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ReviewFrontiers in veterinary science2026

Differential causes of masticatory muscle disorders in dogs: a review of diagnosis, treatment and long-term management.

Rachelle Fisher, Stephanie Goldschmidt, Marguerite F Knipe, Maria Soltero-Rivera, Natalia Vapniarsky, Boaz Arzi

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Review in Frontiers in veterinary science, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Rachelle FisherNebraska Dentistry and Oral Surgery for Animals, Omaha, NE, United States.
Stephanie GoldschmidtDepartment of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States.
Marguerite F KnipeDepartment of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States.
Maria Soltero-RiveraDepartment of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States.
Natalia VapniarskyDepartment of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States.
Boaz ArziDepartment of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Masticatory muscle disorders in the dog are complex and challenging cases to manage. Patients may present with inability or difficulties in opening or closing the mouth, making dysphagia and respiratory compromise major concerns. Time is of the essence in these circumstances, and prompt and accurate diagnosis and treatment are required to prevent potentially life-threatening complications from occurring. Several local and systemic disease processes may cause masticatory muscle dysfunction further complicating the diagnostic process. Current literature on masticatory muscle disorders is widespread with many recommendations in veterinary medicine extrapolated from human medicine. The goal of this paper is to synthesize the current literature and illuminate areas that require additional research.

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PMID41743561
PMCPMC12929153

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