According to Mankin, degenerative myelopathy is a condition that causes deterioration of the spinal cord and ultimately affects a dog's ability to use their back legs. "The exact cause is unknown ...
Coco has canine degenerative myelopathy, also known as DM. Similar to some forms of ALS in humans, DM is a spinal cord disease that can result in gradual paralysis in dogs, according to the ...
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