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Visitor's Name: wood
Homepage URL: No website supplied
You are from: Ladysmith,Va
How you found our site: Internet Surfing-DM
Would you recommend our site to others?: Yes, most definately
Comments: Update on Yogi in March 2009 I was able to order a relatively "reasonably priced" cart from Lori at Doggone Wheels, Montana. [Sometimes they put them up on Ebay.]
Well luckily Yogi now got his cartin April and we have been going on walks 3 times a week as I have introduced the cart to him BEFORE he lost all the strength in his back legs. He now realizes we aren't going to give up on him!!! He loves his cart, I call it his bike! Cause the back wheels are 16 " just like bike wheels and he can go fast (when he wants too)over any type of terrain. Still I use a leash, cause there are many hills and dropoffs in my property , I don't have fenced in acreage and I don't want to lose him to an accident while he is learning. His demeanor picked up immediately once he realized what this was. THey advise you to gradually introduce the cart to your dog. I was lucky, my dog is SMART !. He immediately realized that this cart was his 'new freedom from boredom ! Gradually building him up to longer distances. Right now we are at the 1/4 mile stage. He seems to enjoy it even if it is not as much exercise as he used to get. It seems to be working to assist the slow down of him DM. Will keep you posted. Thanks for all your help and my fellow posters.
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This makes my heart sing :) Thank you for this good news!
Entry 997 made on 2009-05-05 02:06:41
Visitor's Name: Beth Van Nostrand
Homepage URL: None
You are from: Newberry, FL
How you found our site: I was looking to wish Joyce Loeser Happy Birthday
Would you recommend our site to others?: yes
Comments: Kind of odd -- I have an adopted German Shepherd that I'm just now doing Schutzhund training with. Please tell Joyce Happy Birthday from Beth Van Nostrand!
Entry 986 made on 2009-04-24 19:29:02
Visitor's Name: Bo Edmonds
Homepage URL: No website supplied
You are from: Charleston, SC,USA
How you found our site: Google
Would you recommend our site to others?:
Comments: My beloved German Shepard "Zeke" my most loved friend and companion of 12 years recently was diagnosed with DM, and I am heart broken. He has entered the stage where he cannot support his own weight, I am really struggling with it, we have been through so much, and he has always been there for me loyal, loving unconditionally. I am doing everything to prolong my time with him, the toughest thing in the world will be having to make the decision to put him down, I just don't know if I can do it, and I don't know when the appropriate time will be. I am hoping for strength, and the blessing of a little more time with him, and that he will not suffer. If you have been through this, please pray for "zeke" and I.
This website has been helpful to me.
Entry 981 made on 2009-04-13 01:26:40
Visitor's Name: Eva
Homepage URL: No website supplied
You are from: Magnolia, TX
How you found our site: google
Would you recommend our site to others?: yes
Comments: Our beloved friend and companion has been recently diagnosed with DM. We also mistook it for arthritis or hyp dysplasia. We are totally heart broken. She is currently imobile and we are at a loss as to what we should do. She is still full of life. We ordered a cart today to help her out and enjoy the time she has left. However, sometimes she has down days and then we struggle with the final decision. Thanks for all the info. It really helps to know about what is to come and what we may need to do.
Entry 976 made on 2009-04-01 11:04:25
Visitor's Name: Eleni Montiadou and Wolfie
Homepage URL: No website supplied
You are from: Thessaloniki, Greece, Europe
How you found our site: Dr. Clemmons' website
Would you recommend our site to others?: Yes
Comments:
Entry 975 made on 2009-03-30 22:47:36
Visitor's Name: Bonnie Norton
Homepage URL: No website supplied
You are from: Orlando, FL, USA
How you found our site: google search for DM leading to Dr. Clemmons
Would you recommend our site to others?: Oh, yes!
Comments: My GS Jake was misdiagnosed with arthritis, possibly Hip Dysplasis. We are behind in what we should be doing for treatment of DM. Just as you owe Jack Flash your life, I owe Jake mine. Two pit bulls attacked us while out walking. I decided to take one on while he handled the other, but Jake -- Mr. Cool -- actually backed them down and we left w/o a scratch. Thank you and Jack Flash for the inspiration you have given us to continue the fight against DM as long as possible.
Entry 974 made on 2009-03-19 07:57:32
Visitor's Name: Nancy
Homepage URL: No website supplied
You are from: Atascadero, CA USA
How you found our site: Researching aminocaproic acid
Would you recommend our site to others?: Definitely
Comments: Thanks so much for all this helpful information. I have 2 corgis afflicted with this disease, mother (Emily, aged 13) and son (Mikey, age 10, mother still on her feet but barely, son beginning to show definite signs.
I've been giving them each 2 300 mg timed release doses, 12 hours apart. The improvement is more apparent in mom than son. It's expensive but worth every penny to see Emily exuberantly running down a slight hill, despite her weak and crooked gait.
Entry 973 made on 2009-03-18 15:35:04
Visitor's Name: Stephanie Ahmad
Homepage URL: No website supplied
You are from: Royal Oak, MI
How you found our site: google
Would you recommend our site to others?: yes
Comments: My Boxer, Hannah, was just diagnosed with DM yesterday. We have started her on supplements. My vet recommends Gabapentin. Has anyone had any luck with this drug?
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Gabapentin is used for seizures, neuropathic pain ( but in true DM, there is no pain!) bi-polar diorder, and anxiety. Sounds like this is an off label use.
Entry 970 made on 2009-03-16 19:03:48
Visitor's Name: Renate Trayor & Trapper
Homepage URL: No website supplied
You are from: Stuart , FL 34996
How you found our site: Sign. for DM flash test continuance
Would you recommend our site to others?: YES
Comments: Great
Entry 969 made on 2009-03-15 14:59:45
Visitor's Name: Debbie Tillman
Homepage URL: No website supplied
You are from: Loxley, AL (US)
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Would you recommend our site to others?: Yes
Comments: (No comment made)