Research Paper · Canine Distemper (CDV): neurological sequelae

Classification of involuntary movements in dogs: myoclonus and myotonia

Lowrie & Garosi (2017)
Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 31(4):979-987
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.14771

Why it matters: This is the reference classification scheme clinicians use to distinguish myoclonus from myotonia and other canine movement disorders.

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