Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs
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If your dog had progressive rear end weakness, they could have a neurological condition called degenerative myelopathy. This video shows you the signs, causes, and natural solutions that you can use at home.
Treatments in this video:
1. Supplement: Dr Jones Ultimate Canine Advanced Health Formula- www.thedogsupplement.com/advanced
2. Essential Fatty Acids: Fish Oil, Flax Oil: 1000mg/10bs daily
3. 95% curcumin: 100mg/10lbs twice daily
4. Alpha Lipoic Acid: 1mg/kg (25mg/50lbs) of body weight twice daily
5. Acupressure: GV4 point, GV 20 point
6. Massage, espec back muscles, hip muscles - Домашні улюбленці та дикі тварини
My 11 year old Boxer was diagnosed with DM a few months ago. Weakness and stumbling in rear right leg. Our trusted vet prescribed Aminocaporic acid and Vitamin E. Ali has been on these medications for a few months. The condition is worsening. Hock braces help a bit. We know that as time goes by, the disease will take over. Not looking forward to that time. Ali is so full of energy and silliness. I love my Ali-boo so much. Thank you for the informational video and a chance to share Ali's story.
My dog was diagnosed almost a year ago...Best thing to do is get him some wheels ASAP.
My baby just passed away . This is been one of the hardest things I have gone thru. This miserable disease is the cruelest. 😢
So sorry for u. Going thru it now with ours; at the end stage He looks just like ur German Shepherd. Is there anything that is helping u get thru the pain?
This guy is a born healer. He has a natural way with his animals like he was born to do this.
Thanks Jen :-)
My 8 year old Great Dane has this disease and I found this video to be very informative. The supplements part and the acupressure points in particular helped...along with knowing my boy is not feeling pain makes a huge difference. One extra thing I have been doing which seems to help tremendously is fill a long hot water bottle up and place it along his spine while he rests. When I don't use the moist heat treatment for a few days I notice him begin to not being able to hold up his hind legs and he falls over a lot...but when I do the heat treatment once a day he seems much better. And he loves it...during his treatment he sighs a lot and seems to really love it.
Hi. I have a 7.5 year old Great Dane who I think has DM. All the classic initial signs are there. We have neurology appt scheduled this week. May I ask how your Dane is doing since you made this comment 3 months ago?
@@meredith7643 the DM is getting worse and he is basically laying around most days now. He has trouble standing at his bowl and can just get out to relieve himself. His legs are so far gone that he can't get in the right position to poo so we have to wipe him everytime now. It is only a matter of time before we have to let him go. We are waiting until the day he can't get up to stand. We have a grave dug for him and have the vet on call to come to our house when that happens. It is heart breaking as he still has all of his other facilties. He still loves his food and wags his tail and gives the paw. Although he was very lazy before all of this. He no longer can have his walkies which he so loved. We live on a hill and he can't maneuver his legs to get down the hill. We also have plastic under hist matress and ours just in case he pees. Which he has done so 5 times this month. Also washing a lot of bedding and blankets because of in continence and he can't control his poo either.
Assuming he's heaven now. It's been a year. We are now going through what you did. It'll may be any day now. Can u say what was something that helped you get through it after his passing? This pain is crippling.
@Honest Review so sorry to hear what you are going through...its not easy letting them go...we ended up waiting until the moment he could no longer get comfortable...I remember the last night in particular where he was in obvious pain...he tried to turn and he couldn't...he just stared at me and what I felt was him saying...mom let me go...I told him he wouldn't have to go through this anymore and that mommy would take care of it soon...was the hardest thing I ever had to do was to call the vet and organise him to come out to our house to put him down...we spent the day with him...mu husband dug his grave just outside near his area where he ran and played...he cooked him up 2 steaks...fed him well...and we stayed with him while the vet did his thing...afterwards we wrapped him in his blanket and buried him...was the worst thing we had to do...since then we created a flower bed over his grave an placed a ceramic set of doves on his grave...my husband took paw castings of his two front paws and he created a memorial plack for us to hang and he painted a picture of him...I placed the canvas painting of our boy up over his bed near where he slept in our bedroom and still to this day fee like he is still with us...we still miss him...but we had to move on...as he was never going to return to us...we ended up getting another little guy...a labradoodle this time....he has brought a new energy into our home...
You're way better than almost all the vets i've personally seen. They are arrogant and wouldn't probe on what's really going on with your beloved pet. Thank you for your efforts! You are a blessing to many pets and humans
I am with you my vet is not taking it seriously, she wanted me to put him to sleep, she is saying he has had a stroke? without giving him an MRI scan how does she know?? he has all of these symptoms of DM he's not in pain but is finding it hard to poop much.. he's eating but not pooping much anyone tells me why his poop is thin but frequent ? he is 15 and showing no signs to give up living. bless x
He may have an enlarged prostate
Informative, helpful video! Thank you Dr. Jones!
Very informative. Thanks for posting!
My husband took our 11 year old dog many tines to vets and they couldn’t identify what Sammy was having, he is losing mobility in his back legs and is SO sad to see it . Finally in 5 min I identify what he has through this video !! Thank you very much now I know better how to help my dog 🐕 UA-cam is amazing
Thanks
I don't understand why they could not diagnosis it. Signs are obvious. thanks.
I don’t understand why vets can’t diagnose this when it’s so obvious-
Hi Dr.Jones...wow that was informative.. I am so happy to get your expertise on this subject. Just got a wheelchair and will get him acclimated to it before he actually needs to depend on it for mobility. Thank you so much for the tips. This is a heartbreaking disease.. I was told they are linking Lyme disease with DM... what is your take on that?
Thanks Dr. Jones - I’m following your suggestions.
Very informative , thank you ...
Thanks fits or posting a video about DM. my GSD is a year unto his journey. Its good to know his pressure points.
Wow!!!!! My dog has been dragging one leg for a while. Not massively,but of late he wants to run,but one of his legs gives up. I have changed his diet to try and help. Such as celery,ginger, tumeric. Also vitamins,but to have this to see has given me a great deal of advice. Thank you
This is good news!! Ive already been giving curcumin (turmeric with a pinch black pepper so it can absorb)...
And I have lion's mane in my fridge that is ready to inoculate and grow mushrooms (your other suggestion)...
And I have been doing the acupressure you taught me in another video!
Dr Jones... My GSD has demonstrated symptoms of DM for about 2 years... three days ago her rear legs began to cross and her balance is severely decreased and she has begun falling! Her right rear has always been her worst leg...but oddly enough her proprioception in the left rear (which was fairly good) is completely non existent! She stands on her knuckles without trying to right then! Emotionally, this is so hard for both of us! Her supplementation has been good , but I will add curcumin and more alpha lipolic acid... She has always had autoimmune issues...thank you for this video! I am a SUBSCRIBER!!!
Prayers to you❤️
Thank you for the video on f d a warning on dog food July 17th 2018 . always look forward to all of you vedios they are so helpful. God bless you always. Janine
Welcome
So helpful! Thank you!🐶❤
You're welcome:)
This is a great video Dr Jones. Very thoughtful and detailed. esp the additional accupressure & massage. Thank you. Yr supplement definitely helps. I have also tried in addition giving my dog Denamarin and LCarnitin for extra liver & heart support & thus has also helped with his mobility., has much more energy too :).
Thanks
First of all , THANK u sooooo much for all your videos, it helps a lot especially when u mostly promote alternative supplements...but sometimes it' shard to catch the name so if you could pose the bottle or box or whatever you recommend to the camera so we can catch the name and brand etc'... it will be really helpful, for this one I am not sure the 4 things u recommended so if you could reply and tell me what are they.. I really appreciate that... I got the Turmeric, and the Alpha Lipoic Acid 100 mg, not sure what Vitamin B supplement and totally didn't get the long bottle... Thank you so much.
My eleven year old bull mastiff has just been diagnosed with this. I had been told he had arthritis for about a year now and I have been treating him for that. Now the buckling you speak has started and I am shocked how quickly he is deteriorating! I have not found much on this subject so THANK YOU! for this informative and helpful video. I know there is no cure but it is nice to know anything that can help in the journey...I guess its called hope:-). Thank you again.
You’re welcome! Hope the video helped.
- Dr. Andrew Jones
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me escribes y te explico como mi perra volvio a caminar , dale sardinas en aceite , o.tilapia es economica
myelophathy se previene y es reversible en german shepperd ya sin musculos y recien caido y lo pruebo toma sobre tres meses y al mes camina de una pata al tercero de las dos eso sin terapia fisica pues no tengo piscina eliminando comida seca y dieta natural 0 medicamentos se van como $ 15.00 dolares , 90.00 en tilapia o sardinas en aceite 69 centavos condimento natural que lo venden en cualquier supermercado y si tiene hongo en los codos ,pecho, y oidos y le huele mal la boca ,otomax $15.00 con receta de su veterinario , filtrafa de churasco hervida con su grasa eso vale 1 dolar la libra cada dos dias unos pedacitos con su jugo
@@reineriogarcia7614 hola. Había dejado de andar del todo y recuperó? Sardinas en qué aceite? Qué es tilapia? 🙏🙏
@@AABlack-cn4yfit's fish. Some places that sell catfish like convenience stores use that or Pollack instead of catfish.
Thank you for the information. My Scrappy (boxer 15 yoa) started showing signs of DM about 6 months ago, plus a carcinoma on his left hear ankle the size of an egg. I put him on Essiac and True Pine and a 5 mushroom blends, chinese herbs. It took 5 month but the carcinoma is now totally gone.
He receives accupuncture weekly with B12 injections. I just purchased a doggie pool to do water exercises for regain leg strength. He also gets nightly massages. The accupuncture trigger points will work in well. Will be adding the suppliments you mentioned.
Thank you sooo much.
Thanks for sharing. How's your dog doing now? I didn't know about this disease and my dog over 16 yo was not diagnosed as such. The vet only said he has arthritis. But he looked a lot like he has this diesease. I started taking him to a vet who does chiropractic adjustment and acupuncture as well as laser therapy last week and this week once a week. I could not tell a difference yet but plan to continue and see. Just ordered some mushrooms extract. Hope your dog is doing fine.
Dr Jones your videos are so helpful. I just took my 9 year old German Shepard for a diagnosis and he has DM. It's because of your information that I was prepared and informed. I started the Lions Mane a couple of weeks ago . I also have him on a complete joint formula. I cook his food.
I want to share with you also. I'm a massage Therapist and learned a Modality called Bowen Therapy. Its is so effective for humans as well animals. I just started training in Canine Bowen therapy. Could be a great tool for you and also to share. I will send you a link about the Response 5 to check out
That dog is so good. Thankyou for the info. I’ve got a Frencie that’s got it. He’s five, and I’m devastated. Pat.
So sorry to hear this, Pat.
@@VeterinarySecrets He’s having the best life I can give him, that’s all I can do. Thankyou for your message. Pat.
Thank you! Thoughts on Bowen Therapy for this?
Thank you so much for this. My dog is almost 16 and has DM. I want to do whatever I can to help her stay mobile for as long as she can and your video is so helpful!
Welcome
Thank you so much. It would be wonderful if you would write a book.. I have 8 dogs. Mostly seniors now like me. They are all big dogs. My APBT has degenerative Myelopathy and my Hound/Shep blend recently dx. with ACL. I am so grateful for this information. I have rescued dogs in the past but now at 64 my resources are so depleted I can't any longer. This will really help me.
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@Gregory Axton Try flixportal. Just google for it =)
@Ray Bryson Thanks, signed up and it seems to work :) Appreciate it!
@Gregory Axton You are welcome :)
I just did the exam to my dog and he didht responded hes 4 years old and im so happy i found you, i will buy the b12 i know i have to take him to the vet but im gonna start with that already thank you so much
D S is your dog ok now?
Thx doc...do u think acupuncture works or helps them....
Thank you Dr.Andrew🙏 Are you referring to R-alpha lipoic acid or just alpha lipoic acid ?
It would help for you to list the supplements you suggest
Dr Jones, can all of the supplements be taken with phenobarbital and keppra XR?
Would something like green lipped mussel oil be beneficial for DM ? Was reading a bit about this and it sounded promising. Just seeing some rear leg weakness in my yorkipoo, haven't been officially diagnosed yet. I"m giving her your supplement, fish oil, cbd oil and an extra glucosamine and MSM. It's so upsetting to see her this way. Trying to do massage and what sort of heat therapy can I use? Would an infrared heat lamp be beneficial? Thank you so much
My 13 year old male greyhound has DM. He run many races, difficult ones. It's progressing really fast. We have to carry him to eat, pee and everything else. He is so frustrated because he is still a puppy in his heart, has great appetite and is aware of everything in the house. This video was very helpful as I can't find much about it online. We have been giving Cbd oil tincture. Thanks.
Thank you!
Welcome
Thank you so much. Can I buy the supplements from you, Doctor?
Discover our selection of premium supplements for your pet at our online shop:
drjonesnaturalpet.com/supplements.html
Thank you for this video! It's been very educational. By the way, are all these supplements ok for dogs suffering from kidney disease?
Welcome and yes
omg, i have no idea which spine problem my dog has, as so many are similar
I cannot afford to take him to a vet as stomach surgery was over $2000 and I am now on disability myself for walking issues. I have not been sleeping I have so much anxiety over this. My boy is such a gentle sweet dog. To see him in pain and not able to get up the stairs is agonizing.
TJ Glen I’m so sorry to hear about your Doggie, and your disability. I pray you are both doing better ❤️
Hello Dr. I have a 15 yr old ACD who definitely has degenerative myelopathy for many months now. When I needed to take him to a new vet for more Meloxidyl (my long time vet passed away), he decided to give him an injection of Adequan instead with a course of additional injections to come. My issue is that since he got home, his right back leg (the one that was injected), he doesn't walk right - tipping over, just lying down, swinging that leg out when he does walk. Much WORSE than when he went in. Is this normal?? I am heartbroken. He for sure has had the DM for quite a while (obvious)... but was comfortable and happy and playful. Why the injection??? I have a call into the vet ... but I would love your opinion. I've never heard of this treatment for DM. (note: I had covid, so I could not be the one who took him in, and I approved the treatment when I wasn't there...)
I have a GSD with Dm Symptoms. OFA Dna test is clear/clear. Had an MRI done the other day. 2 mild spots of closure on spine. Do you ever take patient reviews from your channel?
Nope but Thanks
*What are the symptoms???*
Hello I am devastated as my girl was just diagnosed with dm. I am going to do all and anything I can to help her so your tips I am going to implement thanks a lot and if I have a question as we are dealing with this may I ask you?
Hi,
Yes there are many things that can help- the big thing in my opinion is keeping her active, but on easier slopes/walks. The muscles need to stay strong.
Dr J
Could N-Acetyl Cysteine help also due to inflammatory nature of DM?
Hi Dr. Andrews I think you would really enjoy learning more about essential oils and how to properly dilute therapeutic EO's. If you have this knowledge then I would like to see a video about how to make a flea spray and collar. I would like to know how to properly pick up my three dachshunds. Person question my vet said it was time to put one of my dogs in a wheelchair. I feel that the vet didn't believe me that she still walks all over the yard. It just takes her 15 mins to decide to stand up. She has problems with her back left leg and I realize she has back problems. How likely is it that chiropractic care could help her with placement and possibly avoiding the wheelchair? Also, I would like information about dog and cat gut bacteria the actual scientific names to look for and how to supplement enzymes when unable to completely remove kibble. Thank you for making these videos.
Good suggestion - flea spray and collar
good
Thank you for this video. It was very helpful. My 14 yo chihuahua started with paralysis of his hind legs this morning 😕
Welcome- hope it helps
Sarah Ozuna is your dog ok now?
My chihuahua just started dealing with this 3 days ago 😢
@@t.v.lazenby7364 same but we went to the vet, and she gave her some medicine for the back and now she is kinda better, but my dog's still not like she used to be
@@t.v.lazenby7364 suggest you to go to the vet and if the one vet doesnt help go to other
I'm trying Theraworx on my dog's spine. I know magnesium has an effect on nerves. It really helped with my muscle cramps and a muscle that wouldn't "unseize" from an old injury.
My Vet said my 12 yr old Boston terrier has arthritis & a slipped disk. He showed me the thing with the paw bent under.How can I tell the difference between slipped disk, & the dm? Ty
Can you list those supplements on this video and the brand of them ?
drjonesnaturalpet.com/supplements.html
Our 12 year old wolf-dog has this, it's heartbreaking. Booties have helped save his back claws and he did really well for 2 years but it's progressing more, we're wondering if it's spread to his throat as he's coughing now.
Our miniature schnauzer has this and he's just coming up 8. It's been so quick to progress. He went from walking 1 month ago to not even being able to stand anymore. We are going to have to let him go soon.
Update: it’s 2023, they now have a dna test to determine if your dog has DM, they send the sample to a lab in Missouri I believe (the only one in the nation I think) to test your dog for DM, we did it via a Physical Therapy vet’s recommendation, had no idea this technology existed before. Hope this helps some of y’all out there
Hi. my 8 year old shitzu-poodle female was fine one day - and the next day not. Vet said the xrays show degenerative arthritis, however, it happened literally overnight which leads me to believe that it wasn't degenerative at all. Not sure if its degenerative myelopathy either but she is showing all the signs; once up and about - can walk like a racehorse. But getting up after lying down, the back legs not working and she is lifting her hind legs as if she's stepping on something hot. most of the time she just sits back down or drags the bottom part of her body. Any suggestions? Pinched nerve maybe. Thank you for all you information.
Wish there were links for the items mentioned.
I'll work on this
My dog is dragging a bit his back paws. I have took him to the Vet but i just hat some anti inflamatory pills and he was better but I notice that he draggs a bit in the first seconds when he starts walking… I don’t know what to do… should i go to the Vet again and ask for tests? I know there is no cure but i know also that there is therapy and measures … but if doctor doesnot recommend tests, is she able to recommend a therapy? Im desperate!
Thanks so much for this video. My precious Bella(My world) is 14 and has had leg weakness coming on for a few years. She’s had joint tablets, omega 369 and turmeric for about 7 years but now her legs are very wobbly and she has some knuckling. She can run better than walk but my vet said to stop this as it is speeding up the process. She has back muscle loss but this has been improving with regular short walks. She has relied on her front legs but these are getting stiff and she is lame sometimes. My vet thinks arthritis or hip dysplasia but I think maybe degenerative myelopathy. She is sensitive to touch though anywhere on her body. I massage her a lot and this helps. She is on previcox permanently now and had bloods done to check for liver, kidney damage. Sorry for long post but I’m going to try this Alfa lipoid acid and 95% curcuminoids. Are these specifically for dog supplements or can she have human ones? I always give her dog supplements but read these can be quite weak strengths? Oh and she has a green lipped muscle supplement. Love watching your videos and how you help many of us with our babies problems.
How is your dog?
My border collie of 12 years is just beginning (I hope) to show signs of DM. Can you list off all the supplements your recommend or provide a link in the description to your site to buy. Thanks.
Hi, see below
DEGENERATIVE MYELOPATHY
SIGNS
Degenerative myelopathy is a disease of unknown cause that affects the spinal cord. It shows up as ataxia, or a loss of coordination of the hind legs. It progresses to weakness and then to paralysis of the back legs. This is a common disease of German Shepherds, and many people think that their dog has Hip Dysplasia. In the later stages, you will see your dog dragging his feet (knuckling) - and ultimately, paralysis. It is non-painful.
CAUSES
The cause is unknown, but this is an autoimmune disorder. In this case your dog’s own immune system attacks his spinal cord, and the structures in the spinal cord degenerate. The myelin (the insulation around the nerve fibers) and the axons (the nerve fibers that carry signals to the muscles) are affected. There are definite genetic factors, as this is most common in German Shepherd Dogs, although it has been seen in all medium to large breed dogs.
SOLUTIONS
ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTICS. Rule out Hip Dysplasia, and a Disc Prolapse with X-Rays. An MRI will confirm this disease, but won’t help with treatment.
REGULAR EXERCISE. This helps maintain muscle tone, and improve blood flow and circulation to the muscles of the back legs. Start with 10 minutes every other day, and slowly increase it, working up to 30 minute walks. The important thing is to exercise regularly, and rest your dog after a more vigorous workout. Some can be increased to daily exercise, while others remain at every other day. Swimming is a great option if you have water available.
DIET:
This is a big cause of the disease, so it is important to remove any of the potential allergens that cause further spinal cord degeneration. Dr. R. M. Clemens, a specialist in dogs with Degenerative Myelopathy, has developed a specific non-reactive, nutrient filled diet he believes can help. Soy is added because it is rich in flavonoids - ingredients which may decrease the immune damage to the spine. Additional nutrients include garlic and ginger. Both are added for their anti-inflammatory ability, and the immune boosting parts of garlic.
Basic diet: (based upon 1 serving size for 30-50 pounds body weight):
2 oz Boneless Pork Center Loin Chop (boiled, baked or fried in olive oil)
4 oz Tofu (soybean curd)
8 oz Long Grain Brown Rice (3 oz cooked in 6 oz water)
2 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
¼ cup Molasses
2 Whole Carrots (boiled and then cut up)
1 cup Spinach (cooked)
4 tbsp Green Bell Pepper (chopped and steamed)
4 Broccoli Spears (boiled and then cut up)
This diet (1 serving for 30-50 pounds body weight) provides approximately 1160-1460 calories per serving. You can substitute poultry meats, beef and lamb for the pork chop. This will alter the composition slightly, mainly by added additional fat. The weight of meat is based upon boneless weight. Most of the items can be prepared in a microwave. Based upon your dog's body weight, you will need to make more or less. For example, if your dog weighs 80 pounds, multiply all the ingredients by 1.5 (can be as high as 2.5 times, though), keeping their relative proportions. You can also make this portion of the diet in advance, aliquot it into appropriate quantities and freeze it for later use. Just before feeding time, remove the diet from the freezer and thaw in hot (or boiling) water or microwave to defrost. To complete the diet, add (amount per serving) before serving:
1 tsp Dry Ground Ginger
2 Raw Garlic Cloves (crushed)
½ tsp Dry Mustard
1 tsp Bone Meal
Using the above diet, approximately 1 serving equals 1 can of commercial dog food. The exact requirements for your dog can be approximated by substituting the diet on that basis. You should weigh your dog each week, if losing weight, increase the amount of the diet given. If gaining weight, cut back on the amount given.
B VITAMINS. These help in regenerating nerves, and will do no harm. Get a quality B Vitamin Complex, giving 100 mg twice daily to an average 80 lb German Shepherd.
THE SUPPLEMENT CONNECTION. Fatty Acid supplements are very helpful in decreasing the level of inflammation. Omega 3 fatty acids are most important. You must give a high enough dose in order for it to be effective, and the ideal dose is 1000 mg per 10 lbs of body weight daily. A great, inexpensive source for dogs is flax oil; give 1 tablespoon per 50 lbs.
ANTIOXIDANTS. Vitamin E and Vitamin C may help: the Vitamin E dose is 100 IU per 10 lbs of body weight once daily; the Vitamin C dose is 100 mg per 10 lbs of body weight once daily. Selenium is another antioxidant which can be added in conjunction with these vitamins. The dose: 20 ug per 10 lbs daily.
HERBAL:
GINKGO BILOBA. Has been found to be effective in improving cognitive function in people with certain mental diseases. It increases profusion of blood and oxygen delivery to parts of the brain (cerebrum); give 1 drop of the tincture per lb of body weight twice daily.
GREEN TEA. It is a great general tonic, and it may help decrease spinal cord inflammation. Give 1 capsule twice a day - or 1 cup per day of tea.
GRAPE SEED EXTRACT. Noted for its anti-inflammatory benefits, it may help in the spinal cord. It decreases free radical damage. The dose is 1 capsule (50 mg) per day for a 75 lb dog.
BROMELAIN AND CURCUMIN. These are additional anti-inflammatory herbs which also modulate the immune system. They work together, and increase the absorption of each nutrient when given in combination. A typical dose is 100 mg of Bromelain and 100 mg of Curcumin per 20 lbs daily. You can get these in combination at a natural health food store.
HOMEOPATHIC:
For paralysis or back injury.
NUX VOMICA. Most specifically for back pain, such as prolapsing discs and spondylosis. This is meant as an acute treatment. Dose 6C every 4-6 hours for 3-5 days.
RHUS TOX. Pain or stiffness when getting up, and most muscle pains/disorders. Dose 6C twice daily.
PULSATILLA. For more acute injuries. Dose 30C every 4-6 hours for 2-3 days.
SILICA. For hip dysplasia, elbow arthritis, spinal disorders (spondylosis). The typical dose and schedule is 6C once daily for 4 weeks, and then evaluate effectiveness.
DR. CLEMENS COCKTAIL. “Over the last 2 decades, we have found two medications which appear to prevent progression or result in clinical remission of DM (Degenerative Myelopathy) in many (up to 80%) of the patients. These medications are aminocaproic acid (EACA) and n-acetylcysteine (NAC). We recommend giving EACA as a solution, using the generic product. This product, while designed for injection, can be mixed with chicken broth to provide a palatable solution for oral usage. We mix 2 parts of aminocaproic acid solution (250 mg/ml) with 1 part chicken broth and give 3 ml of this mixture orally every 8 hours. An alternative source for EACA is to have a compounding pharmacy make the solution from chemical grade EACA. One such pharmacy is WestLab Pharmacy in Gainesville, FL. The only side effects that have been attributed to EACA have been occasional gastrointestinal irritation. This presents a problem only in a few patients, usually who have pre-existing GI problems that the medication might exaggerate. A local pharmacist can help in determining whether any additional drugs might be contra-indicated or lead to possible drug-interactions with the recommended therapy. The only known interaction is with estrogen compounds; but, only in high doses.”
Veterinary Secrets
My dog is just 2 half years old is no fucking fear
Sir my dog just 4 to 5 months old.he had seizure and got two injections on that day Suddenly he drag his right back leg and had no sense in lower part and paw. What it means and what to do
My dog has days where he's chasing squirrels and taking long walks throughout the day, and then the next day he's wobbly and having difficulty walking. Do the symptoms change like that? Or do they progressively get worse?
Would u list all your supplements and what they r used for?
Hi Mickey- I'll go through the video and update the description box
Thank you for all your helpful videos. My dog had a paw condition that didn’t respond to antibiotics very well. He was then given another course of antibiotics and a course of prednisolone (5mg a day for 30 days)then when the condition cleared down to 5mg every other day. I started noticing a little bit of a wobble -very slight and put it down to the steroids etc. Now he’s weaning off. The symptoms don’t seem to be improving. Just wondering, can steroids cause this? Vet appointment booked in by the way.
Unlikely, but the steroids affect each dog slightly differently. Ensure you get a thorough re-check exam, so nothing is missed
@@VeterinarySecrets thank you so much.
Where do we go to get the things you talk about in the video to help them?
Go to a health food store that sells supplements...or go on line , or Dr. Jones has a line of supplements, at least the multi- vitamins and B12.. Call your local health food stores and ask if they have Pet Supplements and or carry NOW Brand products. Some do not...You can use Human supplements like Omega 3..tha"ts the flax or fish oil, Alpha Lipoic Acid and NOW brand has a multi-antioxidant called D-Flame that is a nice blend that is safe for pets and is in most health food stores, also the Curcumin at (95% curcunoids)..
Thanks for the video. My dog Razzh has D.M. He just started dragging his knuckles a few days ago. Could i bother you to list the 4 supplements and dose you mention? The option for hearing impaired spells worse than i do. Razzh is 12 years old mixed bread and weighs around 100 pounds. This is as close as i got. Multi vitamin with additional b-12, Flax oil, 95% Curcumin oil, The one i cant even come close to spelling right is the antioxidant "something acid" "Afolopok ?" See? Told you. :)
Hi Martin
1, Additional B12 vitamin and antioxidants
2. EFA- flax or fish oil, 1000ng/10lbs daily
3.Curcumin- 95% curcuminoids at 100mg/10lbs daily
4. Alpha-lipoic acid. Crosses into spinal cells. 1mg/kg dose
+Veterinary Secrets Thank you so much. I realize it is not a cure but I do intend to support him in this tough time. All these years of loyalty and unconditional love he gave me. I guess it is my turn. Thanks again. I'm off to build a ramp so we can get up the stairs easier. Wishing I would have known about DM a long time ago. :(
@@VeterinarySecrets where do you get these supplements my dog is on carprofen
Martin Brand is your dog ok now?
Can someone tell me what dose of Alpha lipoic acid he used?? it comes in 600 mg tabs and I think he said 100 mg?
We have a 12 year old Pekinese with a disc back problem, he has weakness in his back legs, he has been on predisone a few times which helps some, how can I get the supplements you use.
Here is my store with all my supplements - www.drjonesnaturalpet.com
Hope this helps!
Thank you for this information. My Boxer was recently diagnosed with DM, after incorrectly diagnosing her with IVDD. I’m heartbroken seeing her decline. Can I find these supplements on Amazon?
did you get a reply? I was wondering the same...
Key master lulu Jolt, I did not.
@@jeanie_k check out "McDowels Herbal Treatments" in Australia,, they have a holistic DM remedy , the only one Ive been able to find anywhere.....Ive had two of my GSDS on it since Aug,,along with their Dancing Dog One of my dogs also has hip and severe elbow dysplasia as well as DM, shes also on their Mobility tincture, and now totally off the 4 Tramadol a day she had been on previuosly for her dysplasia pain T,he herbalist actually gives free phone consults,, will even make special mixes according to your pets issues..holistic vet onsite, Shipping to Canada only takes 6 days I know its not related to this video but i think Dr Jones just cares about helping dogs and their people, so i hope he doesnt mind me posting. this info.
I'm not entirely sure if my German shepard has this condition because it happened so rapidly. He started to limp when we came home from a walk Saturday(2/23) when we were caught in a rain shower and i took him to an emergency clinic Sunday(2/24) night and he can barely walk on his hind legs only a few feet before stopping and lying down.They couldn't find anything in the xrays, they gave him a physical and said he may have pulled something and prescribed us Methocarbamol and Carprofen.He's only 4 years old so i was confused and worried because this happened over a course of 3 days. He is hyperactive, always running and jumping which he was doing on Friday, but today he can't bare to walk. He is uncomfortable with me trying to assist him as he uses the bathroom. I basically want your opinion on this matter, do you think it could be DM?
My German shepherd shows signs of DM but also has hip dysplasia so how can a vet diagnose me if he has hip dysplasia too
can dogs take MSM and glucosamine chondroitin? if so what would you say dosages should be?
Hi,
Yes they can. MSM dose is 100mg/10lbs daily. Glucosamine is 100mg/10lbs daily
Hi Dr Jones I have a 12 year old Dog She has severe allergies to all proteins I have seen a Holistic Vet here in Ottawa and he says he has never seen in his career a dog who has severe allergies to animal protein ? So I have to order her food from the US and it is all vegetarian and do compensate with a few kibbles of a vegetarian protein from the Vet . My dog has started showing signs of DM shes very quiet now her leg started twitching at 5 am this morning in bed and she wasnt sure how to react ... she got off the bed and did it again on the carpet her hind leg sweeps backwards . So what i am asking is your professional opinion on what should i give her as a natural supplement to help I saw your video on Honey i will try it in a minimal dose she vomits milk, eggs, fish, meat gets bloody ears her paws are all bloody as well i have these very expensive topical sprays and venectyl P which is so bad for her health and also she has thyroid issues on meds for that as well but this been an ongoing thing for 11 years of her life. All these remedies would be great if i could incorporate them . So which in your opinion would be best to start with.
I am so grateful to have found your videos and I would really really appreciate your comment .
Again thank you so much
Lucie and Mika (my Sweet Pooch)
Thanks Lucie- I think trying the honey for 60 days is a good way to start
I had a gsd that developed this when I was a kid. Now my 11 year old gsd is developing it. We lost his brother and one of his sisters last year, last month we lost his other sister to stomach cancer. It’s been such a tough time. Im just looking for any information to help his quality of life. My sweet boy.
I know this is an older post but was wondering if a Tens machine would aid in therapy??
It may help
thank you, my shepherd is 7yrs, runs like crazy except right back leg flops and she drops to the ground, gets up and runs more. she drags her leg, crosses with the other and no cries. she keeps climbing the stairs, but has issues. her bark sometimes squeeks. thanks for clarifying things for me. I was told no vacinations or flea dip and that the immune system is attacking her nerves. are my comments true for DM
Sorry to hear of this
I’ve read that as DM progresses, dogs can sometimes develop neuropathy in their paws, which causes them to chew their paws excessively. Is this uncommon? I believe based my 13 year old American Staffordshire Terrier may be experiencing this based on her behaviors. Your video is very helpful. Thank you.
That is uncommon, hope some of the remedies help. Also consider topical DMSO
Thanks very much, Dr Jones. Unbelievable that with all you do, you take the time to respond to viewer questions. I appreciate your kindness and will follow your recommendation. Thanks again.
i want to get your multivitamin but my german shepherd allergic to FLAX.
hello i have a puppy 1 month old yesterday she cant walk properly the 2 back legs maybe she has degenerative myelopathy? thank you
My dog just all of a sudden had the early symptoms of DM today, like knuckling, and dragging his left hind leg, and wobbling. He’s only 7 years old too. I’m gonna try some of these.
I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope my video helps.
@@VeterinarySecrets Can it come on suddenly like that?
Hello. May I ask how long after the initial presenting symptoms he lived?
Is supplementing with colagen helping with this condition ?
Yes it may because it contains ingredients to help rebuild bone.
CBD. Ok. Ten months this going on. But my 15 yr old baby was injured by someone. My door lock is changed since that started. Happy this video shows lots of massage. I have a tough mix dog. Borzoi Chiwawa!!
His one sibling older one even if stolen by a large group of people. Lived to 24. Hell I found in Florida.
Actually I'm embarrassed to talk to my vet. He knows my circumstances, everything. Thanks for the video very helpful. My vet is 90 yrs old his secretary 86!
My 15 y/o shepherd mix has all the classic DM symptoms such as knuckling, crossing his back feet and walking like a drunken Frenchman. His back legs try to outrun him at times. He doesn't appear to be in any pain. He wants to walk badly even though his body is no longer cooperating. My dog has become incontinent and the DM seems to be progressing into his vocal cords. I have an older Vet who seems to disregard all the symptoms and DM as a diagnosis but I'm not sure why. I'm not sure she is really helping us at this point. It's hard to know what to do so I appreciate your video and guidance. I'm actually considering buying him a wheelchair so that he can regain his mobility...
Same here. My pit has all the symptoms, but my vet won't give me any precise answers. He developed megaesophagus after this happened. He knuckles. He can still stand to pee, and struggles to poop. But that's it. He can't do much else. I think I will go elsewhere to get a precise diagnosis.
He was fine two months ago. Started with a limp then going really slow on our walks and runs. He was lagging behind and then he seemed disoriented kept losing his footing and almost falling to not being able to walk. All within 3 to 4 weeks. He doesn't seem to be in pain or anything. I am hoping for the best.
Maj3stik Happening to our dog too. All of a sudden.
(i have read that it’s from unnecessary repeated vaccines)
@@poolahpot oh no. My dog hind logs went weak almost overnight. Her xray does show OA in right hip. But coordination issue did follow a week or so after her Rabies and distemper vac. Does the reaction if to a vac, get better or resolve after some time ?
@@ranugarg1 Ours is stable for now. She is 13 so i don’t know if it will get better or progress. We are giving her many supplements and a liver cleanse(mercola). She also eats a raw dog food diet. (darwins, tuckers, allprovide, Oc-Raw Dog)
Lots of spinal cord massages but most importantly lots of prayers!
I am so sorry that you all are going through this as well. many prayers and hugs ❤️✝️❤️
yourolddog.com/rabies-vaccine-and-rear-end-paralysis/
www.drschoen.com/2012/07/31/hopeful-news-for-degenerative-neurologic-diseases/
@@poolahpot of course it is. That’s what they mean when they say “no one knows the cause”.
My dog’s insurance kicks in in about 12 days, and a couple days ago he started showing weakness in his rear legs. I’m afraid of taking him in and having this listed as a pre-existing condition. Can this wait for an exam or should i take him asap?
Best to get an exam ASAP
just found out today that our new puppy to the family who is only 4 months old was born with this.
What are those exact name of supplements?
Hi:
1. Supplement: Dr Jones Ultimate Canine Advanced Health Formula- www.thedogsupplement.com/advanced
2. Essential Fatty Acids: Fish Oil, Flax Oil: 1000mg/10bs daily
3. 95% curcumin: 100mg/10lbs twice daily
4. Alpha Lipoic Acid: 1mg/kg (25mg/50lbs) of body weight twice daily
5. Acupressure: GV4 point, GV 20 point
6. Massage, espec back muscles, hip muscles
Ty
How much Alpha Liproic Acid for a 75lb German Shepherd diagnosed with DM? Please & thank you!
Hi, alpha lipoic acid dose for dogs is 10mg/kg - I would give your dog 400mg twice daily
Thank you!
Thank you. I can’t bring myself to euthanize him, Bob. I’m feeling better to know he’s not in pain. He is very aware of goes on around him, he eats and poop…. I’m gonna enjoy our time together and care for him.
Try upping vit D levels yogurt whole milk eggs sunny side up
Can this disease affect a dog as young as 8 or 9 months old? Please help! Her tail was stepped on and she things went downhill thereafter, she shows pretty much all the symptoms and when she can, she walks just like dogs who have DM.
Rod Castaneda unfortunately it can. my rottweiler started showing symptoms after her simparica flea and tick treat at 9 months old. my dog is now 2 yrs old and I always try to feed her healthy food ( as raw as I can).
Laura Prado-Ochoa how is your dog now?
my 1 year 5 month old hybrid dog is facing the problem of unstable walk. Is this is the symptoms of DM disease.
Not usually at such a young age- best to get a vet exam
can these be bought a health food store for humans?
In some places yes
I have a 14 year old Chihuahua that started buckling her back legs. 3 months later, now, she can only drag her back legs. Should she be put down?
Hi, That is a hard decision including quality of life. Now may be the time, but discuss options with your veterinarian, asking them the specific diagnosis.
See this good vets later video on this same subject. He adds in Lion's mane mushroom to the list of supplements for this condition. Just punch in "Andrew Jones vetranary secrets Lion's mane mushroom"
What is the best course of vitamins to give my dachshund with this disease
I was wondering about if this is a deathly disease for the dog? Will my dog die from this? Or no ? Will he just become unresponsive with his back legs only? Or is this something that will happen to all his legs?
It progresses at varying rates Patty. Eventually my dog lost the ability to walk, but it took several years
Thank you for getting back to me. It helped a little. But didn't answer my question. Will he only just loose his ability to walk or will he loose his life eventually? Thanks for your help. I have been coming to your channel for most info on my animals. Your awesome to do this channel for us all. God Bless you.
What should you feed a dog with DM ?
Hi,
My suggestion is a higher protein easy to digest food- he needs as much muscle mass as possible
Right now iam doing Dr. Clemmons homemade dog food recipe without a few things like garlic and Nature's Recipe dogfood vegetarian formula as he suggest but doesn't seem like enough not sure what supplement she needs the most.
My 11 year old Boxer has DM, and about a year ago, I started feeding her baked chicken (sometimes breasts, sometimes thighs) and baked sweet potatoes. I cut the chicken and sweet potatoes into bit sized pieces, pour the chicken juices and everything else into a mixing bowl and mix it all together. I make about enough for 1 week and keep it in the fridge. She loves it, of course. She enjoys every meal and it is definitely keeping her stronger than kibble. Some may waive fingers at me for this, but I am also giving her a 15mg daily dose of Cannabidiol oil (CBD oil). It is one of the non-psychoactive (meaning, it will not get your dog "high") cannabinoids found in the Cannabis plant. You can buy it legally and many health food stores carry it. Studies in humans with ALS, which is very similar to DM, have suggested that it can slow the progression of the disease. My girl has been taking it for about 6-8 months now, and although I have no way to compare, I do believe it may have helped to slow the progression of the DM. The father of my dog also had DM. He was not treated with CBD and he went downhill in a matter of a few months. Again, no real way to compare without good hard medical data of its effectiveness, but if there are no negative side effects and there is a chance it will work, I will take it. Anyhow, I see your post was from 10 months ago, and if my guess is right, I am terribly sorry for what you and your dog have gone through. Our dogs are little angels that touch our lives in such a special way, and it is so painful to see them go through this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
1986 my Weimaraner has this..I have used cbd oil for a few years..my female weim was 14 when I started her on cbd...she rebounded real good for 3 and half more years....Jax is 11 I've been giving cbd to him for a few years as prevention for anything..and I think it helped him alot...he is running better..less knuckling and just seems better....he beat cancer a few years ago and I really beleave the cbd is why !! Very strongly...my vet does not know much about it...but one vet I talked to did and he agreed on the cbd...you have to get the real cbd...it's not available everywhere..I live in ri and medical Marijuana is legal....its worth it to try this....I adore my dogs and they make my life so much better...I would do anything for them...I found a lady that treats this w exercise and Lazer treatments....I just can't afford it right know......it's very hard to see him go thru this because he is so good and very strong and so full of love......I give him 5-6 drops of 600 mg pure real cbd in am and pm with his food....I can see the difference.....I hope your dog is ok and getting better..if you know of anything you think helps please let me know....thx
Raw red meat and bone broth is what I am trying based on a friends suggestion.
My dog might have had this disease but she wasted for only a week.. she died a day after her bday.. 😭
My pit puppy shows the symptoms and he is just 3 months old.
Can it be something else bcoz it rare in soo young puppies.
My puppy started showing DM-like symptoms since we got him at 2 months. He just turned a year old and is completely incontinent, x-rays and bloodwork are normal. We're unfortunately having him put to sleep on Monday.
I can't find any information about this occurring in puppies. Perhaps ours are just very unlucky?
Jessica Larkin Bourne what Breed was he I’m sorry to ask ?
Will this condition also cause the spine to hump?
Not usually
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Dr. Jones, I just watched your segment. Very informative. My dog is 10 yrs old Husky and notice her legs are giving out. She has been to the vet. test have been run. I still dont have a definitive answer. she was on a steroid and antibiotic. after taking the medication for 2 weeks notice she was drinking an awful lot of water and urinating . having accidents in the house. I took her back and now she is on amoxicillian and baytril. There are days she seems very happy little more perked up. today she is laying around and not walking like the other day actually slipped and sat at end of stair in garage. I really think she has this DM. at first they though spinal meningitis. Im concerned and eager to get the b12 , flax oil and other items you mentioned. I also thought of putting her on glucosamine. I just know in humans you have to take that for a long time before it helps. Could you please advise. Thank you Lisa
Hi Lisa,
I would first discuss this with your veterinarian. You are right in that meningitits is very rare, and DM is more common. You can discuss using alternative anti-inflammatories, along with short term traditional NSAID
Degenerative Myelopathy can cause loss of Appetite ?? My dog is skinny, leathery,dumb, limping started, only eats boiled 3 eggs perday :( also over sensitive some times!!
Usually not
Seems like my dog has this im stressing out now 😭 😢
Best to get an exam
It is painful to them. My girl showed a communicator that it felt like her limbs had fallen asleep and were trying to come back. Im in a DM group where others said their dogs have chewed off their toes/feet because of the pain.