title: Myotonia congenita in a Chow Chow pup.
abstract: Myotonia congenita was diagnosed in a 12-week-old female Chow Chow that had hindlimb ataxia, a stiff gait, and occasional collapsing. The diagnosis was based on the history, clinical signs, electrodiagnostics, and microscopic examination of biopsied muscle specimens.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001706:Biopsy / Q000662:veterinary; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D004285:Dogs; D004576:Electromyography / Q000662:veterinary; D005260:Female; D005684:Gait; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D009132:Muscles / Q000473:pathology; D009224:Myotonia Congenita / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*