Posted By: TX TCAT
Masticatory Myositis - 08/08/16 03:28 PM
Anybody dealt with this in a Lab?
My lab came home from training with an eye and ear infection. Took her to the vet to be treated and when she came home she had trouble opening her mouth (Can't pick up bumpers, toys, etc.). Took her back to the vet and he diagnosed Masticatory Myositis.
Everything I've read says that this is an immunodeficiency that can be triggered by just about anything. Seems the treatment of the infections was the trigger... I've also read that this can be treated with prednisone with some success. Anybody have any experience with this? I'm happy to have a healthy dog that can open her mouth to eat and drink, but I'm really going to miss my hunting buddy if she can't pick up birds.
My lab came home from training with an eye and ear infection. Took her to the vet to be treated and when she came home she had trouble opening her mouth (Can't pick up bumpers, toys, etc.). Took her back to the vet and he diagnosed Masticatory Myositis.
Everything I've read says that this is an immunodeficiency that can be triggered by just about anything. Seems the treatment of the infections was the trigger... I've also read that this can be treated with prednisone with some success. Anybody have any experience with this? I'm happy to have a healthy dog that can open her mouth to eat and drink, but I'm really going to miss my hunting buddy if she can't pick up birds.