Since writing Lily's story, there has been new updates in
Pug Myelopathy.
The study examined a recently identified condition called
Pug Myelopathy that is believed to be widespread in purebred pugs.
Owners can alert veterinarians about the Michigan State University Study, and
the Pug Myelopathy website that Dr. Smiler started.
I also recommend that both your vet and you read what Dr. Smiler has to say about treatment on
her Pug Myelopathy website: http://www.pugrearataxiaparalysis.com/index.html
There is limited published information about
Pug Myelopathy and many veterinarians are not knowledgeable about the disease.
Not exact matches
We have a male
pug, Colby, with degenerative
myelopathy.
There is new exciting research being done about a special
myelopathy Pugs are believed to have.
July 21, 2016 - DM - Degenerative
Myelopathy - American Eskimo Dog, Bernese Mountain Dog, Borzoi, Boxer, Cardigan Welsh Corgi, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Great Pyrenees, Kerry Blue Terrier, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Poodles (all varieties),
Pug, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Shetland Sheepdog, Soft Coated Wheaton Terrier, Wire Fox Terrier
Filed Under: Amazing Pets, Health Tips / Daily Care, Other Caregiver Stories, Veterinary Advances / Clnical Trials Tagged With: animal news, canine research, Constrictive
myelopathy, disabled pets, Dr. Kathleen Smiler, lessons from a paralyzed dog, paralysis in
Pugs, paralyzed dogs, pet health,
Pug health
The
Pug Dog Club of America (PDCA) has recognized the emerging issue of «weak rear ends» and is expanding their attention to Constrictive
Myelopathy, and all causes of spinal disease in
Pugs.
Not many veterinarians are aware of the research so you might want to direct your veterinarian to the
Pug Ataxia and
Myelopathy website.