(I originally posted this on another si
te for DM dogs last December)
Hi All,
My dog, Precious (12 yo shepherd/beagle mix) was diagnosed with DM(Degenerative Myelopathy) a year and a half ago by a K9 neurological specialist who took blood and gave her a MRI. He told me that if in humans, this disease is similar to Lou Gehrig's Disease. He said that there was nothing we could do to cure her, and that Dr. Clemons’s meds, etc. don’t work. (this MSPCA had done a study with them). He told me to exercise her regularly, and told me about dog wheelchairs. However, he told me that when these dogs get to the point of needing a wheelchair, that they only had a few months to live. So when Precsh was no longer able to use her back half last spring, I figured that she only had a few months, and I didn’t spend hundreds of dollars on a wheelchair. My best friend got her a wagon, and then a used baby carriage, that I used to push her around on long walks. I know so many people would have put their dogs down, but I figured I would give her the best time I could until she died. She has lived far longer than I had expected. She is still very aware and alert. At the end of November, HandicappedPets.com donated a wheelchair for her. As she can still use her front legs, she took right to it! I regret not getting a wheelchair earlier on. I would advise everyone to get a wheelchair as soon as needed to keep their dogs exercised and happy. You can see new pics of her with her wheelchair on my website at http://www.sharrylbryan.com/wheelchair.htm . My best to all with DM dogs, and you know, as hard as all of this has been (incontinence … watching her deteriorate, and always wondering, should I take her for that last visit to the vet …? …) I have gotten used to the care and I know she is still very much alive and can be happy! I kind of feel like she will not die for ages now … who knows ..? I just know we are so happy that she has gotten more happiness with this cart, and I would take in another handicapped pet. I want people to know that these DM dogs, and other handicapped animals, can live happy lives with wheels!
te for DM dogs last December) Hi All,
My dog, Precious (12 yo shepherd/beagle mix) was diagnosed with DM(Degenerative Myelopathy) a year and a half ago by a K9 neurological specialist who took blood and gave her a MRI. He told me that if in humans, this disease is similar to Lou Gehrig's Disease. He said that there was nothing we could do to cure her, and that Dr. Clemons’s meds, etc. don’t work. (this MSPCA had done a study with them). He told me to exercise her regularly, and told me about dog wheelchairs. However, he told me that when these dogs get to the point of needing a wheelchair, that they only had a few months to live. So when Precsh was no longer able to use her back half last spring, I figured that she only had a few months, and I didn’t spend hundreds of dollars on a wheelchair. My best friend got her a wagon, and then a used baby carriage, that I used to push her around on long walks. I know so many people would have put their dogs down, but I figured I would give her the best time I could until she died. She has lived far longer than I had expected. She is still very aware and alert. At the end of November, HandicappedPets.com donated a wheelchair for her. As she can still use her front legs, she took right to it! I regret not getting a wheelchair earlier on. I would advise everyone to get a wheelchair as soon as needed to keep their dogs exercised and happy. You can see new pics of her with her wheelchair on my website at http://www.sharrylbryan.com/wheelchair.htm . My best to all with DM dogs, and you know, as hard as all of this has been (incontinence … watching her deteriorate, and always wondering, should I take her for that last visit to the vet …? …) I have gotten used to the care and I know she is still very much alive and can be happy! I kind of feel like she will not die for ages now … who knows ..? I just know we are so happy that she has gotten more happiness with this cart, and I would take in another handicapped pet. I want people to know that these DM dogs, and other handicapped animals, can live happy lives with wheels!
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