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Degenerative Myelopathy (DM). An All Too Common, Merciless Disease in Senior German Shepherds
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Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is a common, merciless neurological disorder in senior German Shepherds that surfaces anywhere between 7 and 14 years of age, and is seen more in males than females. It is a slow, progressive spinal cord disorder that is similar to Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in humans.
In this #Lifewitholddogs podcast episode, we share our experiences with DM, products we use for supportive care, physical therapies that help keep our seniors with DM comfortable, and share the mistakes I (Dawn) made with Woody, my very first DM dog.
Our correlating blog post this week has lots of imagery about DM and links for helpful supportive care products, so be sure to visit to get that additional information.
https://www.wpsgss.org/post/degenerative-myelopathy-dm-an-all-too-common-merciless-disease-in-senior-german-shepherds
We also have a Degenerative Myelopathy support group on Facebook where we share information about DM and you can post as well! It's free to join.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2009914109023556
You can find Woody's Place Senior German Shepherd Sanctuary online at:
www.wpsgss.org
https://www.facebook.com/woodysplacesgss
https://www.instagram.com/wpsgss/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Tb1hKnOWEamQstkqAxEyg
You can find Woody's Place Senior German Shepherd Sanctuary online at:
www.wpsgss.org
https://www.facebook.com/woodysplacesgss
https://www.instagram.com/wpsgss/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Tb1hKnOWEamQstkqAxEyg
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