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Episodic generalized involuntary muscle contractions and weakness in a 2-year-old castrated male Chihuahua

Bruno B. J. Torres Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil

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Aryanne R. Ottoboni Department of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Goiás, Goiânia, Brazil

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Aleska G. S. Lima Petmania Veterinary Clinics, São Luiz do Maranhão, Brazil

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Victor H. A. Carvalho Shopdog Veterinary Clinics, São Luiz do Maranhão, Brazil

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Sabrina M. S. Bastos Shopdog Veterinary Clinics, São Luiz do Maranhão, Brazil

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.23.03.0143
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Volume 261: Issue 8
Online Publication Date:
21 Apr 2023
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Corresponding author: Dr. Torres (brunobjtorres@ufg.br)

In collaboration with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine

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01 Aug 2023
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