Myotonia in Sphynx cats

Hereditary genetic disease myotonia, manifests itself as delayed relaxation of skeletal muscles (stiff gait, problems with chewing food) after voluntary movements. Quite often you can observe the symptoms of this disease in goats, sheep, horses (in a stressful situation, instant numbness and loss of consciousness).

It was believed that felines were not susceptible to this disease, but in 1998 cases of this disease were identified in several kittens of Sphynx cats.

Reveal myotonia in Sphynx cats it is possible through DNA analysis. The test will help determine whether the animal can bear a healthy litter.
I can assure you that for Sphynx cats myotonia It is considered a very rare disease and the chance that your pet is sick is tiny.