Degenerative Myelopathy ➜ Life Expectancy of a German Shepherd with Degenerative Myelopathy

Degenerative Myelopathy is a progressive disease caused by a dysfunction of the spinal cord and the nerves that it connects to. It's also called DM for short. It is also known as Chronic Degenerative Radiculomyelopathy or Chronic Idiopathic Polyradiculoneuritis. Degenerative Myelopathy in dogs starts with a loss of feeling in the hind legs, which causes the dragging of the rear legs and progresses to paralysis, difficulty walking, and eventually death. This video is about the life expectancy of a German Shepherd diagnosed with Degenerative Myelopathy. Learn what breeds are predisposed to Degenerative Myelopathy and how to manage the disease by clicking here 👇 https://germanshepherdcountry.com/degenerative-myelopathy-dogs/ Be sure to hit the subscribe button ✔ Say hi on social 👋 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/germanshepherdcountry Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/germanshepherdcountry Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/GSCountry