Identifying Degenerative Myelopathy
- Was it Sudden?
- How long has this been going on?
- Is there pain?
- What is the pup's age?
- Did this begin in only one hind limb or are the toenails worn down on only one hind foot?
research & Studies
MU CVM Veterinary Health Center
- https://www.vetvine.com/list/index/profile/listing_id/945/canine-degenerative-myelopathy-from-gene-mutation-discovery-to
- https://vhc.missouri.edu/small-animal-hospital/neurology-neurosurgery/current-clinical-trials/
- https://cvm.missouri.edu/biomarker-test-for-lou-gehrigs-disease-useful-in-diagnosing-canine-neurodegenerative-disease/
- http://vhc.missouri.edu/small-animal-hospital/neurology-neurosurgery/facts-on-neurologic-diseases/degenerative-myelopathy/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uA57nsGtEOI&fbclid=IwAR0UbT2kXOWUmEW8b-kbAoG8S7GdKL4NXFiHLnX6deELFv6dTeSGzGxwN2k
Tufts SVM Cummings Veterinary Referral Center
OSU CVM Veterinary Medical Center
NCSU CVM Companion Animal Veterinary Medical Center
Morris Animal Foundation
SACS, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida
IHI, Midwestern University
COHA Clinical and Translational Science Award One Health Alliance
Veterinary Canine Degenerative Myelopathy Management Program
DM- Vet Program
Dr. John K. Waterhouse has put together a program named Veterinary Teaching Academy. He currently speaks around the world at various conferences on the topics of Canine Arthritis, Pain Management in relation to canine sports medicine and has taken the DM journey with his own pup too.
Support group for your clients
#ShadeOutDM member support group on facebook
Think your client's pup may have DM?
But you don't have the time to hold their hand & help them with ALL of their questions... direct them to our support group on facebook
(There is NO charge for membership!)
We do have several veterinarians that generously donate their time to monitor discussions as well as several owners that have taken the DM journey with multiple pups too.
Education & Awareness
Education & Awareness
Education & Awareness
What we are doing to Educate the public
ALS
Education & Awareness
Education & Awareness
Remember the ice bucket challenge? DM research is contributing to ALS research studies
Helpful Tips
Education & Awareness
Helpful Tips
Books, loaner carts, supplies, etc to help owners & their pups be more prepared for the DM journey
