Perhaps as SM is a spinal condition this might indicate why dogs with it scratch? http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/07/health/07itch.html?ref=health Karlin...
My 8 mos old King Charles Cavalier has been falling and flopping since we got him in Oct. and it has gotten worst. The first vet said it was his heart, sent me...
Our Ronnie had the surgery about a month after we got him. He was 2 1/2. Dr. said that it was one of the worst cases he had seen. Almost two years later...
Before you worry about surgery I would do the MRI. It could be a million different things not neccesarily SM. There is epilepsy, inner ear problems ect. This...
Your dog could have something other then SM. You mentioned the dog collapses, I'm sure what you mean by that but dogs with Episodic Falling Syndrome collapse...
Dear Merlon and Tess, My neurologist, internationally respected for his SM surgery inovations, told me the same thing: MRI and surgery. I told him I couldn't...
... From: "merlonandtess" <mbillig@...> ... I am sorry to say that I do not know of any research projects but the Cavalier Health web site that Jamie...
... I hear this but wonder if there's that much difference over time. I actually haven't heard too much difference from the reports I get back from those who...
... From: Karlin Lillington -- but I really look forward to some published studies and some longer term studies. ... Yep, as do I. ... Also contrary to some...
... Definitely including it as a pain med as that is the main reason it is given for neuropathic pain. I know it originally was used for other reasons --...
I found the pdf summaries for Rugby, but no figure on syrinxes. I did find this though from Dr Marino's presentation: <<Says they have operated on 50 or so...
Just to add my two cents... Â Lynn, remember when I went for Ruby's post op MRI in January, and Dr. Marino told me it was now about a 25% reduction in syrinx...
... From: Michelle Reef Just to add my two cents... Lynn, remember when I went for Ruby's post op MRI in January, and Dr. Marino told me it was now about a 25%...
Just to add to the confusion on which surgery - some doctors who offer surgery for SM dogs do not feel decompression is the long term solution that it can key...
For anyone in the North Charleston, North Carolina area for the CKCSC speciality: Thursday, May 7, 2009 12noon Health Seminar: Dr. Dominic Marino, accompanied...
Thank you ! I just want to thank all of you for your heart felt good wishes and all the information that you posted in answer to my plea for help. Here is the...
Melinda,  Just to help you feel a little better...my Ruby had surgery at LIVS on July 2, 2008. As it was the 4th of July holiday, Dr. Marino and Dr....
Sorry, correct info was at the link I provided on the CKCSC website. I must have just accidentally typed N Carolina after typing N Charleston I guess! :-) ... ...
Lynn, It's Charleston, SC. Jaime In a message dated 4/23/2009 9:17:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, LLAKE1@... writes: I’m confused – is this being...
They will be speaking at the CKCSC, usa National Specialty at the North Charleston (South Carolina) Sheraton on Thursday May 7th, at 12 noon. It is gratis. ...
Thanks Michelle, Alexis did call back confirming that the doctor's were going to be out of town and offered to move up Igor's appointment by one week. Next...
Melinda, I know LIVS has done SM surgery on chihuahuas and small yorkies so in that context, 8lbs would be large. :-) Best of luck with the appointments. ...
Please forgive me for asking but I think I have it correct - just want to clarify - your little guy has NOT had a MRI already correct? The falling part only...
... From: Michelle Reef Melinda, Just to help you feel a little better...my Ruby had surgery at LIVS on July 2, 2008. As it was the 4th of July holiday, Dr....
We were just told this horrible news. I am looking for some info. on doctors and using the "mesh" or not. I have been told the mesh is too new to see the...
... Wrong information about Drs. Dewey and Marino. They both have been performing surgeries using the titanium mesh for about 5 or 6 years. They (along with...
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