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==Signalment==
 
==Signalment==
 
Acquired Myastehenia Gravis
 
Acquired Myastehenia Gravis
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Akitas, German shorthaired pointers, Chihuahuas and some terrier breeds are predisposed to the disease, however Labradors and Golden retrievers are frequently diagnosed with the disease.
 
Akitas, German shorthaired pointers, Chihuahuas and some terrier breeds are predisposed to the disease, however Labradors and Golden retrievers are frequently diagnosed with the disease.
 
Dogs 2-3 years old and also older than 9 years old  are more commonly affected by the disease.
 
Dogs 2-3 years old and also older than 9 years old  are more commonly affected by the disease.
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Congenital Myasthenia Gravis
 
Congenital Myasthenia Gravis
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English Springer Spaniels, fox terriers and Jack Russell terriers are genetically predisposed.
 
English Springer Spaniels, fox terriers and Jack Russell terriers are genetically predisposed.
 
Has aso been documented in Siamese and Domestic short haired cats.
 
Has aso been documented in Siamese and Domestic short haired cats.
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