Re: [boxer lovers] Degenerative Myelopathy

 

There is a test that can be done for DM. I have a breeder friend that tests for it on every pup when they are having the other things done. I dont know what its called though.

On Mar 8, 2013, at 7:26 PM, Shannon <neworlsldi@gmail.com> wrote:

> I dont believe there is any testing for DM...I believe the only way to confirm a diagnosis is post-mortem. I have an old girl with it now....horrible disease.
> Shannon in NC
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> On Mar 1, 2013, at 7:14 PM, "Phyllis and Jamie" <pnjhogan@bellsouth.net> wrote:
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> > I'm new to the group and like the rest of you, I adore boxers. I lost my girl, Maggie two days before Thanksgiving in 2011. We were devastated. I'm not sure I could go through it again.
> > My question is this, do any of the breeders on this list do DNA testing for DM? And do you find it very prevalent? I'd love another boxer girl down the road. Maggie was 9 when we lost her and she had been afflicted for almost two years.
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> > Just curious.
> > Have a great weekend!
> > Phyllis and Angel Maggie in Daytona Beach Fl
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