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==Treatment==
==Treatment==
Treatment may be attempted with parasympathomimteic drugs but is largely supportive.
===Supportive===
===Supportive===
Food should be provided from an elevated bowl or via a gastrostomy tube which can be left in place for several weeks if necessary. Total parenteral nutrition may be considered but this cannot be used as a long term option for nutrition and it is associated with many adverse effects.
===Parasympathomimetic Drugs===
===Parasympathomimetic Drugs===
Some dogs may show minor improvement on initiation of for example, bethanechol, metoclopramide.
Some dogs may show minor improvement on initiation of therapy with '''bethanechol''' or '''metoclopramide'''.
==Prognosis==
==Prognosis==