Questions tagged [mobility loss]
What are the signs of degenerative myelopathy in senior dogs?
Category: Senior Dog Adoption
Degenerative myelopathy (DM) is a progressive neurological disease that primarily affects senior dogs, typically those over the age of 8. It is a condition that impacts the spinal cord, leading to a gradual loss of coordination and mobility in the hind limbs. Recognizing the signs of degenerative my...
What are the signs of degenerative myelopathy in German Shepherds?
Category: Breed-Specific Health Issues
Degenerative myelopathy (DM) is a progressive neurological disease that primarily affects German Shepherds, though it can occur in other breeds as well. It is a serious condition that impacts the spinal cord, leading to a gradual loss of mobility and coordination. Recognizing the signs early is cruc...
What are the symptoms of degenerative myelopathy in German Shepherds?
Category: Breed-Specific Health Issues
Degenerative myelopathy (DM) is a progressive neurological disease that primarily affects German Shepherds, though it can occur in other breeds as well. It is a serious condition that impacts the spinal cord, leading to a gradual loss of mobility and coordination. Understanding the symptoms of degen...
What are the symptoms of degenerative myelopathy in Boxers?
Category: Breed-Specific Health Issues
Degenerative myelopathy (DM) is a progressive neurological disease that primarily affects the spinal cord in dogs, leading to a gradual loss of mobility and coordination. Boxers are one of the breeds predisposed to this condition, along with German Shepherds, Pembroke Welsh Corgis, and others. Under...