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Canine Degenerative Myelopathy: When to Euthanize

Canine Degenerative myelopathy is a devastating disease causing progressive paralysis in a large number of dog breeds. Affected dogs show a slow progressive hind limb uncoordinated swaying gait quite often with hind legs crossing. An early sign is knuckling of the hind paws especially when turning corners and dragging of the claws is also a frequent sign. A dog with DM, even in good body condition will show signs of increasing lack of muscle of the hind limbs. This can first occur in one hind li

Beautiful 12 year old Missy picked up her new wheels today. Missy has been diagnosed with DM. Canine Degenerative Myelopathy is a common cause of progressive hind limb dysfunction. DM is an incurable, progressive disease of the canine spinal cord. Affected dogs show a slow progressive hind limb uncoordinated swaying gait, quite often with hind legs crossing. An early sign is knuckling of the hind paws especially when turning corners and dragging of the claws is also a frequent sign. A dog with D

DEGENERATIVE MYELOPATHY

Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs: Symptoms and Management