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Myasthenia gravis and masticatory muscle myositis in a dog
Jennifer K Clooten1, J P Woods, Laura L Smith-Maxie
1Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario N1G 2W1. jclooten@ovc.uoguelph.ca
Abstract:
A 21-month-old, castrated male Vizsla was presented for pelvic limb weakness, difficulty opening his mouth, ptyalism, voice change, and urinary incontinence. Myasthenia gravis and masticatory myositis were diagnosed. The unusual clinical findings, diagnosis, treatment, and case outcome are described, followed by a brief discussion of myasthenia gravis and masticatory myositis.