Thanks so much, Lynn, for this response and, indeed, for the several thoughtful and helpful responses you have provided to me over the past few months. Any...
... From: "stephaniegrogan" <sgrogan@...> ... You are very welcome Stephanie. I have only heard from another poster that the study is near completion...
Hi. My name is Carrie and I live in NJ. I was a lurker for months while trying to settle my fears that my 1 1/2 yr old cav, Harley, was affected by this...
Hi Carrie: A couple of thoughts -- I would personally consider getting a second opinion on the films as you have nagging questions. Also, not all neurologists...
Forgot to add that regarding the spinning and biting at his tail -- this could be an obsessive compulsive disorder -- these are a known issue in the breed but...
... From: Karlin Lillington Hi Carrie: A couple of thoughts -- I would personally consider getting a second opinion on the films as you have nagging questions....
I’d do 2 things immediately - One is look at his food - can you tell me what is in it ingredients wise ? most allergies tend to come from the food they eat &...
Thank you for the replies. One thing I was confusing about apparently, Harley doesn't stare into space- he stares at his tail for a second or two- as if he...
Hi all, So, my dog Rolph just had his MRI re-check at LIVS last week. I just spoke to Dr. Marino and I have to say I am more that a bit confused. He said that...
Hi Sara,  How are you? How is Rolf doing?? Ruby had her six month MRI last month and basically Dr. Marino told me that her decompression looks good but...
Michelle, I'm okay. It's soo hard to know what is going on. Rolph has the same symptoms he had pre-surgery so I can't tell if he has improved or not. How...
Hi Sara,  Dr. Marino saw the PSOM when he did the follow up MRI. He said it is probably related to the SM. So she'll be on antibiotics for a month and...
I would appreciate any advice you might have on how to keep my Pippin calm after his surgery while confined to crate for six weeks. I did order a CD with...
... From: "stephaniegrogan" <sgrogan@...> ... Hi Stephanie, I will tell you what worked for us & I hope some of it may be useful for you. My Panda had...
Hey Michelle, How is Ruby doing? Rolph is back on gabapentin b/c a lot of his symptoms have come back and doctors are considering a pred trial. Was just...
Sara,  Ruby's doing ok. Still some bad days with a lot of scratching and once in a while yelping in pain. We had to go back on pred about 3 months after...
Michelle, It's funny you say that about the winter because I took Rolphie to Puerto Rico when I went to visit my parents last month and he hardly had ANY...
Sara, Â It is my understanding that meds provide pain management and the only thing that can stop the progression of SM is the surgery. Â Michelle ... From:...
... From: Michelle Reef Sara, It is my understanding that meds provide pain management and the only thing that can stop the progression of SM is the surgery. ...
... From: "rolfnsara" <smr@...> Hey Michelle, How is Ruby doing? Rolph is back on gabapentin b/c a lot of his symptoms have come back and doctors are...
My dear Abbey had decompression surgery just 11 days ago and I have started a blog pouring out my thoughts etc. If anybody would like to see it, it is at: ...
Just published. Conclusions: <<Results—Significant differences were identified in CKCSs, compared with mesaticephalic dogs, in the area of the caudal cranial...
Hi - I'm new. Thanks so much for having this group. My sympathy goes to all of you who love Cavaliers and must cope with CM/SM. I have a Chiari malformation...
Does anyone know a vet who is knowledgable about SM treatment (NON-SURGERY) in the South Jersey area (Cinnaminson, NJ 08077) or even Philadelphia? Thanks ...
Anyone notice a difference between "Grain Free" foods and foods with rice or barley? Any other dietary recommendations? The "Grain Free" seems better for my...
Hi Michelle: Have you had a neurologist diagnose? Assuming that is where you are starting from. Not too many vets are familiar with SM, so I think it is most...
Hi, I don't have a specific name for you, but I know there is a wonderful neurology department at the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital. My...
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