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| Name: | Parker |
| E-mail address: | parker@bol.com.br |
| Your Homepage: | http://manuce.faithweb.com/premarin/ |
| Comments: | I am so excited to have been invited to this site! It is wonderful, and I see, a lot of work went into it! I look forward to meeting you all in cyberspace! Visit lamictal ... suprax ... and if anyone wants to contact me...please do! |
| Name: | Lynne Ballard |
| E-mail address: | lynne.ballard@blueyonder.co.uk |
| Your Homepage: | http://www.tynedalek9hydro.co.uk |
| Comments: | Thank you to all the wonderful people & amazing dogs who have provided information to this site. I treat dogs with DM & the information you have shared has been invaluable to me. Thank you xx |
| Name: | rick blevins |
| E-mail address: | ricka462@valornet.com |
| Comments: | Thank you folks for information on your site because it helped extend the quality time I had with my baby dog who's name was Bear, he was a little over 15 years old and part chow, sites like this helped get us 4 months that we would not have had. Bear passed over the rainbow bridge 1/21/2005 at 6pm.
thanks rick & kay |
| Name: | sharon weeks |
| E-mail address: | enolagay@worldpath.net |
| Your Homepage: | http://www.salmonfallstraditionalcats.com |
| Comments: | I have a male German Shepherd that will be 13 in June he has DM,I will be starting him on LDN soon,I haerd it works wonders. |
| Name: | Bridget |
| E-mail address: | 1pooka@prodigy.net |
| Comments: | I was just told that my lovable almost 8 yr old female German Shepherd, Teka, has DM. We came home Friday with the Amino RX and vitamins to take. She is not totally paralized yet. Any suggestions are extremely welcome!
Bridget |
| Name: | dave |
| E-mail address: | hohdawg1@yahoo.com |
| Your Homepage: | http://my yaHOO |
| Comments: | keep it up, God bless |
| Name: | Diane |
| E-mail address: | diane@mail.riverview.net |
| Comments: | My 9-yr-old female GSD has just recently been diagnosed with DM. Your site has helped a lot in understanding more about this disease. I wish I had known about it 2-1/2 yrs ago when I lost my 11-yr-old male GSD to this disease. His hit without warning. He was fine one day; the next day he couldn't walk and had lost total control of his hindlegs. Both of the above dogs are retired conformation show dogs as well as pets. How can I become a member of this group? |
| Name: | Cindy |
| Comments: | Hi,Not sure if this is still working, but I also wanted to compliment the site on it's information and support. My akita/shepard (15 yrs) has this now. |
| Name: | kristin kenyon |
| E-mail address: | kriskeny@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I would also like to join the list, but I am having trouble doing so. I think it is a wonderful and very informative site. My 12 yr. old German Shepherd just lost all use of his back legs. I could really use some advice on carts/wheelchairs. He weighs a hefty 115 lbs and I have a lot of trouble lifting him up. thanks! |
| Name: | andrea seward |
| E-mail address: | andreaseward@comcast.net |
| Comments: | i tried to join the group but the site wasn't working. please let me know if there is another way to join. i love the site. has anyone tried ldn(low dose naltrexone)? |
| Name: | CHERYL PAINTER |
| E-mail address: | cheryl_ann@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | I would just like to say many thanks to all members who welcomed me to the group,when i lost Kane it helped me get though the dark day's. I would recommend this site to all. |
| Name: | Michelle |
| E-mail address: | MADowdy24@aol.com |
| Comments: | This DM site has really helped me a lot. My 12 year old dog was just stricken yesterday -- not diagnosed with DM but it sounds like it is a very real possibility from all of the very useful information listed here. God bless you and the important work you are doing. |
| Name: | Rich Sargis |
| E-mail address: | richdogman@cs.com |
| Comments: | Casey, my best friend, came into my life Nov.12 1990. My
neice and her husband gave him to me, from a litter of 11 German Shepherd puppies. Over the years, he brought my wife and I many wonderful days of love, joy, laughter, and also our protector. It was only 3 months ago, that he was diagnosed with Degenerative Myelopathy. It was very heartbreaking to see him lose the use of his hind legs, not to mention his dignity. Our vet informed us that there was no reversing his condition,or no known cure. He also lost all control of bowel. Based on all of this,we knew the time had come to put our beloved Casey to rest August 13,2001; just four days before his eleventh birthday. So many, many memories. Rich & Karean |
| Name: | Debbie |
| E-mail address: | friendtoanimals@msn.com |
| Comments: | My German Shepherd, Sheba, has had Degenerative Myelopathy
for over 2 years. I just got the internet the other night so I've found that there are many others dealing with this dreaded disease. Although I've done many alternative treatments with Sheba the past 2 years, I'm open to anything that can help. I'm glad there is information available. |
| Name: | Kerry |
| E-mail address: | krdavis@mindspring.com |
| Comments: | We are making a trip from Tucson to Phoenix tomorrow for a
CT scan to find out if our 11-yr. old GSD's stumbling is due to narowing of the spine or DM. I'm so scared it's DM. But because of this site, I am beginning to believe that paralysis does not have to mean goodbye. Wish us luck... |
| Name: | Dorraine Rowell |
| E-mail address: | sikopooch@yahoo.co.uk |
| Comments: | I found this to be a very informative web site. I myself
have a dog who may have this condition which i find distressing to watch as she is a much loved family pet. It seems to be a condition which does not have much information available so i was really pleased to find this web site. Thankyou! |
| Name: | Jill Martin |
| E-mail address: | jillmartin@ic24.net |
| Comments: | I Have just lost my beloved Jade to DM
I will never forget my beautiful girl. |
| Name: | Diane G Lanigan |
| E-mail address: | dglanigan@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Pizmo does not have DM but did have a stroke and is still
unable to use his hind legs. Just looking for some answers to a few questions. at the hospital i was given a sling to support his hind leg area but i feel it may be uncomfortable for him when i take him outside to go. is there any other device that is available? thank you for listening!! Diane |
| Name: | Sandra E. Cook |
| E-mail address: | secook@baxglobal.com |
| Your Homepage: | http://www.angelfire.tripod.com/ |
| Name: | cathy erwin |
| E-mail address: | walka1@got.net |
| Your Homepage: | http://www.angelfire.tripod.com/ |
| Comments: | I own the walkabout harness company, we have harnesses and
boots for the disabled pets in need. We have sale items used items and new products added to our selection every day. www.walkaboutharnesses.com please check this out for alternatives sincerly cathy erwin |
| Name: | Desiray and Kaero |
| Your Homepage: | http://www.angelfire.tripod.com/ |
| Comments: | I like the poem, it's pretty and touching. |
| Name: | Cindy Davidson |
| E-mail address: | hdsbear@aol.com |
| Name: | Lynne Moneypenny |
| E-mail address: | lynne@moneypennyl.freeserve.co.uk |
| Your Homepage: | http://moneypennyl.freeserve.co.uk/index.htm |
| Comments: | Hi, thanks for a lovely site. Our dog, Bruce is on the
medications recommended by Dr Clemmons as is still mobile after 8 months. Heard about this site through Marjorie's web site and thought we'd take a look! Well worth it! Thanks |
| Name: | Patricia H. Jaffarian |
| E-mail address: | hajaff@thegrid.net |
| Comments: | Hello,
I have two GSD's. Cassi, age 12 has DM, & Kora-Mae, age 4, who is currently healthy, with the exception of a few allergies. Cassi was diag. approx. 1 yr. ago. She is still walking on her own. She wobbles alot and it doesn't take much to topple her over, but she can still catch herself. She has terrible allergy problems and we are now trying to diag. what type of liver problems she has. We will see. We are also looking into Dr. C. program. |
| Name: | pauline sewell |
| E-mail address: | vicnmor@msn.com |
| Comments: | Thank you for setting up this sight. It has brought much
encouragement to me. I have a German Shepherd with DM. He will be 11 in April and is beginnig to loose use of his legs. He is not ready to leave me yet. He still has a lot of spark in him. I must tell you that I thank God I found your sight and again thank you from Major and myself. Pauline Sewell |
| Name: | Lorraine Eachus |
| E-mail address: | ldeachus@yahoo.com |
| Your Homepage: | http://home.att.net/~lorrainee |
| Comments: | Carol, on Jack Flash Myelopathy Chat, sent me to onelist
and then here. My 6 yr old GSD, Tessie, has just been diagnosed with DM. I was desperate until I found Majorie's site in remembrance of Jack Flash. Tessie is now on Dr. Clemmon's program after some nudging done to my vet. He was still using the Prednisone treatment learned from college. At least he was open minded about using this treatment. Nice looking at all the beautiful pictures. |
| Name: | MaryLee Warnock |
| E-mail address: | kemarok@worldnet.att.net |
| Comments: | Liked you site. I too have lost a dog to DM. |
| Name: | Donna |
| E-mail address: | Jcdmar@aol.com |
| Comments: | I have a kitten that was in an accident and has little
feeling in it's hind legs. It also has no control of it's bowel movements or bladder. I want people to know that just because it's not the standard idea of a cute cuddly kitten that it deserves a chance to live. It purrs like crazy and has an appetite like a horse. I believe that it has a good chance of at least living a comfortable life with a whole bunch of love. I would love to find others who have pets with disabilities so that we may exchange tips on care for our little babies. Donna L. Marsman |
| Name: | Sheryl |
| E-mail address: | beautiifulshoes@msn.com |
| Comments: | My German Shephard mix dog was just diagnosed with DM. I
am going to try the regimen that Dr. Clemmons suggests. I hope we see some improvement. 9/25/99 |
| Name: | Cathy Hayes |
| E-mail address: | haybrand@midusa.com |
| Comments: | I have a 4yr old GSD with extremely mild symtoms of DM. He
will drag his right rear toenails may be 10-12 steps in a 3/4 mile walk. He has absolultely no problems getting up, jumping or continuing his Schutzhund training. I am trying to get a feel of how many dogs are diagnosed this early, and what sort of time line we can expect. I know each dog progresses at a different rate. To see Chance walk and run, no one would suspect a problem. He is hyper-reflexive in the right rear and is slow, only on occasion, to return his right rear to right when flexed on its top. I am trying to get the USA Schutzhund club of America to get behind a fund raising effort for this disease. I work Schutzhund 90 miles away on Wed. nights, but want to get on the chat room. Please, any help, and Dr Clemmons and others have been alread, would be appreciated. Watched my father go thu ALS, so know how stressing this will be. thanks, Cathy and my best friend CHance |
| Name: | Lorraine Forde |
| E-mail address: | maraboue@sprint.ca |
| Your Homepage: | http://geocities.com/heartland/woods/3808/ |
| Comments: | I do not know who you are but obviously you have some
contact with the epi group. Congrats on this site, it is well done and presented. Hopefully this will bring attention to another serious problem that needs resolving in the medical world. Hugs to all the pups with DM and a special hug to the big guy, Kurvenal :-) Lo |
| Name: | Marjorie |
| E-mail address: | MZ66@aol.com |
| Your Homepage: | http://www.gsdworld.com/DM&JACKM/index.htm |
| Comments: | How nice to be able to put the faces to the names of our beloved furfriends...Great site!!!! :) |
| Name: | Susan Jesudason |
| E-mail address: | susan.jesudason@vuw.ac.nz |
| Your Homepage: | http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Olympus/6363 |
| Comments: | A wonderful, heartwarming site. May I just suggest that you
include an information page for visitors who are seeking to learn more about DM. |
| Name: | Katrina |
| E-mail address: | dmarzi@pcez.com |
| Comments: | What sad yet hope filled stories!! To help and love all
these dogs when all else is failing is truly GREAT!! Kepp up the good work and good luck to all :-) Sorry if I sound a little dim but can someone explain DM to me,what it is and how,why,which dogs get it? Thanks, Katrina |
| Name: | Audrey Wilsenack |
| E-mail address: | wilsenack@canada.com |
| Comments: | What a wonderful forum for sharing information. Even though
I've lost my precious girl, I will be forever grateful for the people I have me through this group. I will continue to be a part of this group as long as I can help others. Mine was not an experience of a great length of time, but it was an experience I am grateful to have had, and will never forget. Rest in peace, Queenie. |
| Name: | Jo-Ann & Sasha Satin |
| E-mail address: | Jo-Ann_Satin@sonymusic.com |
| Comments: | This is such a wonderful site. I have learned so much, and
feel such a great sense of comfort and friendship with all the other members. Thanks to all involved in the creation and maintenance of this site. (And by the way, it really looks fantastic!!) |
| Name: | Jim Colla |
| E-mail address: | Jim@collaj.freeserve.co.uk |
| Comments: | A wonderful idea which draws people of like minds with the
same problems together. If by sharing what you have learnt, you can ease the despair and help just one dog to cope a little better then that sharing has been worthwhile. |
| Name: | Penny and Bo Prater |
| E-mail address: | Prater2@hotmail . com |
| Comments: | This is really nice, Thanks Tami for all the hard work!
Also thanks to all the members for all the support and joining Bo and I in this journey. Penny Prater |