Natural Remedies

Collie With Possible Degenerative Myelopathy

Posted by Gabbie (Texas) on 07/28/2018

Can anyone share more about symptoms of DM, especially what might happen when we're out walking/exercising? What to look for and how it may be different than a disc issue or arthritis? I have an older collie that's having problems and wonder if it may be DM? We've been to the vet and are treating hip inflammation holistically have not done blood work up or xrays yet.

Replied by Tammy
Emerald Isle, Nc
07/31/2018

Hi, my 10 yr old Lab was just diagnosed with DM yesterday. The first think I noticed was some limping which has been going in for awhile but I think that is related to the arthritis. The first sign I think related to to the DM was when she would walk she would poop at the same time. I thought she was being lazy but then realized it was because she didn't really realize what she was doing and it's hard for her to support her weight. Then her legs would give way sometimes. Now she's starting to drag her foot and her foot will bleed some. I'm really bummed but I'm going to try what I can to slow it down.