Medication Therapy for DM in Dogs like the Coonhound

Degenerative Myelopathy also known as DM is an incurable disease that affects the nerves and spinal cords of dogs like the Coonhound and other breeds. DM causes numbness and tingling in the backend or hind legs of the dog and eventual paralysis. Some experts believe that physical therapy can help strengthen the muscles and give dogs a prolonged period of mobility more so than no therapy or treatment at all. It’s important to remember that there is no cure for DM. Treatment and preventative care is primarily used to help dogs remain comfortable and to keep them moving as long as possible. Other treatments and medications that can help keep dogs comfortable include N-Acetylcysteine (an antioxidant), Aminocaproic acid (inhibits the breakdown of fibrin needed for blood clots), Antiox-Q (vitamins and minerals to help the nervous system), and Antiox-QCB (like Antiox-Q but also contains an anti-inflammatory). Talk to your Orangevale, CA veterinarians about prescribing these for your dog.