I have people ask sometimes how I knew Ella needed an MRI. I also have people ask questions about there dog does this is it SM. I just know about Ella. I think I have said the hard thing is diagnosing SM is expensive and even if the MRI does not show anything it doesn't mean that will not change. I think people should always notice what's going on with their dog.
I think when it comes to the point to get an MRI, there is something going on. That doesn't mean it's SM. I got my vet to refer me to a neurologist. The neurologist should look at the dog and they will help you determine that step. I know Ella yelped in pain when he squeezed her neck or something. Do not try that because I have no idea what he did. I thought since Ella never yelped in pain then it could not be bad. Some dogs yelp, some scratch it is all so complicated and since dogs can't talk you just have to start noticing the other ways they communicate. Ella would take a long time getting comfortable. If you look at all the things instead of one symptom it is helpful.
I wish I could make things easy but those two websites are a place to start.
“He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion.” Author unknown
About Me
- AnnieMac
- The moment I first held Ella, my world changed. She has touched so many people giving love as a therapy dog but now it is time to give back. No matter how hard she tries to give, her eyes show sadness and pain.
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Hello. I just found your blog today through a Google alert I have set up. Ella is precious! I have an almost six year old tri, Spencer. While Spencer doesn't have SM (yet) he does have a severe malformation and hydrocephalus. I suspected something was wrong with him when he was just six months old but I waited another year before scanning him. Since then he's had two more MRIs. Spencer doesn't seem to be in any pain, which is great, but that may be becuse he takes 600mg of gabapentin every day. I'm looking forward to reading your blog and getting to know you and Ella.
xx, Whitney
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