The Importance of a Dog Wheelchair for Dogs with DM

Degenerative Myelopathy dog wheelchair for large dog

A dog wheelchair plays a pivotal role in a dog’s degenerative myelopathy journey. Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is a progressive neurological disease that takes its toll on a dog’s mobility. As DM progresses, a dog’s back legs will slowly weaken before becoming paralyzed. Eventually, the mobility loss progresses up a dog’s spine to impact its front leg strength as well. Without a wheelchair, a DM dog is unable to walk, stand, or exercise.  When is the right time to get a cart for my DM dog? A dog wheelchair is a life-changing tool for dogs with DM. The earliest signs of…

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