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| | ==Pathology== | | ==Pathology== |
| | ==Treatment== | | ==Treatment== |
| | + | Anticholinesterase agents inhibit the cholinesterase enzyme breaking down acetycholine resulting in increases level and duration of the neurotransmitter in the synaptic cleft. |
| | + | Animals should be fed from a height to avoid aspiration of food. |
| | + | Any accompanying megaoesophagus must be treated appropriately. |
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| | ==Prognosis== | | ==Prognosis== |
| | ==References== | | ==References== |