Degenerative Myelopathy: It's daily effects: 001

Описание: This is a vlog series about my dog Maverick who most likely has Degenerative Myelopathy. I am documenting how it effects him daily for my use and for anyone in the same situation with there dog and for people who are genuinely interested in this process..

Degenerative Myelopathy or DM is a broad term for a spine disease that many canines may get throughout there life. It is a practically life ending disease with no known cure that eventually paralyze the dog completely. If your dog shows symptoms of

Early Stages
•Progressive weakness of the hind limbs
•Worn nails
•Difficulty rising
•Stumbling
•Knuckling of the toes
•Scuffing hind feet
•Wearing of the inner digits of the rear paws
•Loss of muscle in the rear legs
•Tremors of the rear legs

Late Stages
•Persistent early stages
•Urinary and fecal incontinence
•Eventual front leg weakness from compensatory strain
•Mental stress and anxiety
•Pressure sores on boney prominences
•Inability to rise
•Muscle atrophy
•Poor hygiene - soiled appearance
•Pneumonia
•Depression
•Infection/sepsis
•Constipation
•Organ failure

Crisis — Immediate veterinary assistance needed regardless of the disease
•Difficulty breathing
•Prolonged seizures
•Uncontrollable vomiting/diarrhea
•Sudden collapse
•Profuse bleeding — internal or external
•Crying/whining from pain*

Then your dog might have this disease. It is extremely important to catch this as early as possible so that it can be treated accordingly.
DO NOT IGNORE IT!!!!!

Sources:
.Background Music created by-Chuki HipHop (BE)

.Symptoms list-http://www.petmd.com/blogs/fullyvette...