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==Treatment==
 
==Treatment==
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Treatment may be attempted with parasympathomimteic drugs but is largely supportive.
 
===Supportive===
 
===Supportive===
Including elevated feeding, gastrostomy tube feedings or total paranteral nutrition.
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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.
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===Parasympathomimetic Drugs===
 
===Parasympathomimetic Drugs===
Some dogs may show minor improvement on initiation of for example, bethanechol, metoclopramide.
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Some dogs may show minor improvement on initiation of therapy with '''bethanechol''' or '''metoclopramide'''.
    
==Prognosis==
 
==Prognosis==
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