Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs

Degenerative myelopathy is a progressive disease that is most often seen in older large breed dogs. It most noticeably affects the coordination and movement in your pet's hind legs. Find out more about this disease, including its symptoms and treatment, straight from our veterinarians!

[@Midnight-thoughts]

thanks

[@charleydruckemiller7447]

What are the best vitamins I can give my dachshund with this disease

[@swanradha]

It's so hard to watch! He said big breeds medium sized breeds like Corgis get them as well. Eventually crippling the dog.

[@foodgeek1495]

It's really hard for me to trust any of these videos claiming to have meds to help myelopathy. There is no pain involved yet you are claiming the meds or supplements will make them feel better. Could you elaborate on that?

[@StreetWorksMedia]

@@zd2026 R.M. Clemmons, DVM, PhD
Associate Professor of Neurology & Neurosurgery
- claimed to have found two drugs that are prescription only , and can protect the lining of the spinal cord and reverse DM, if used early enough The article can be found here . good luck. web.archive.org/web/20060111065159/neuro.vetmed.ufl.edu/neuro/DM_Web/DMofGS.htm

[@barbarachipman9436]

my Dane/lab had this when he was ten. they say it is genetic. it is very sad and not that uncommon. i too thought at first it was arthritis.