Thursday, September 6, 2012





It looks as if Gracie has degenerative myelopathy.  This isn't good.  She has become incontinent recently and it has come on quickly.  Her back legs are wobbly and she takes quick fast steps with her front. Dr. Meyer at Haw Creek and the neurologist from Upstate Veterinarian Care have ordered steroids. Gracie doesn't do well on steroids. She drinks a lot and pees a lot. Her activity level has also decreased significantly in the last few weeks.  Today I will look for Yucca tincture (anti inflammatory) and Arnica for anti-inflammatory as well as pain.  We will not proceed with an MRI. It is 1400.00 and will only say if she has DM or degenerative disc. I have looked into wheelchairs and will try to get the money together for one. It looks like Eddie makes one for both front and rear mobility. http://eddieswheels.com/  and is familiar with DM.  I've also researched a raw diet for Gracie as this is recommended.  This is so heartbreaking.  The reality of it hit last night and I called Leah and wept. 

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