Degenerative Myelopathy: The “Lou Gehrig’s” Disease of Dogs

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

Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs: Symptoms and Management

Degenerative Myelopathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment