A common neurological disease in dogs is pug myelopathy, a disorder that causes seizures. The muscle spasms and incoordination of the affected dogs makes it hard for them to move around normally, causing difficulty eating or drinking. Although there are treatment options available, many owners opt to euthanize their animals because of the extreme discomfort they face on a daily basis with their condition,.
Pug Myelopathy is a condition that affects the spinal cord and can cause paralysis. It’s important to know when it’s time to euthanize your pug.
Is degenerative myelopathy in dogs painful?
Whilst canine degenerative myelopathy might look painful, the reality is different. It is not a painful condition and in most cases, dogs can still exercise during the early stages, despite the disabilities they face.
Symptoms of Canine Degenerative Myelopathy in Dogs
Early degenerative myelopathy symptoms may not be noticeable. But with time, as the disease progresses, its symptoms become evident.
How Long Will Your Dog Live With Degenerative Myelopathy?
As mentioned earlier, degenerative myelopathy life expectancy for dogs is between six months to three years. Please note that this disease tends to progress fast through the three stages, early, mid, and late. This quick progression may force you to put down your dog after a year or two from diagnosis.
Your dog getting diagnosed with this disease early enough means that the dog may live longer. But you can’t count on this theory, as it depends on how fast the disease progresses and how strong your dog is to stand the discomfort.
With the above treatment options, you can help prolong the life expectancy of a dog suffering from degenerative myelopathy.
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