Today we talk again with veterinary neurologist Dr. James Lavely from the VCA Animal Care Center about disk disease (also known as IVDD), degenerative myelopathy, Wobblers/CVI, and spinal stenosis–all conditions that can cause serious neurological issues in our pets. Join us at 1pm Pacific at PDX.FM.
Posts Tagged ‘Degenerative Myelopathy (DM)’
Disk Disease, Wobblers, and Other Neurological Issues That Affect Our Pets
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010Show Notes for Episodes 19 & 20: Pet Loss and Bereavement
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010Here are Bonnie Goodman’s list of resources for pet loss and bereavement:
Pet Loss Resources
Pet Loss Support Hotlines
ASPCA Pet Loss Support Hotline
(877) 474-3310
Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine Pet Loss Support Hotline
517-432-2696 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (Eastern time)
Cornell University Pet Loss Support Hotline
607-253-3932 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday evenings (Eastern time)
Tufts University Pet Loss Support Hotline
508-839-7966 (no hours stated on their web site; call for more information)
University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine “C.A.R.E. Pet Loss Support Hotline”
877-394-2273
University of Florida Pet Loss Support hotline
352-392-2235 Leave a message and someone will call you back within 24 hours weekdays; weekend calls are returned on Monday
Online Support Groups:
Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement: www.aplb.org
Recommended Books:
Saying Goodbye to the Pet You Love, Lorrie Greene, Ph.D., J. Landis, 2002
Grieving The Loss of a Pet, Betty J. Carmack, 2003
The Loss of a Pet, Sife, Ph.D., 1998, 2005
Coping with the Loss of a Pet, Christina M. Lemieux, Wallace R. Clark, 1992
How to Roar: Pet Loss Grief Recovery, Robin Brown, 2005
Especially for Children:
Lifetimes B. Mellonie & R. Ingpen, Bantam Books, 1983
Oh, Where Has My Pet Gone?Sally Sibbett, B. Libby Press, 1991
Pet Loss: A Thoughtful Guide for Adults and Children
H.A. Nieburg & A. Fisher, Harper & Row, 1982 (out of print – check with your library)
The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
Judith Viorst, Aladdin Books, 1975
Show Notes for Stem Cell Therapy Show
Tuesday, November 17th, 2009If you’d like to talk to Dr. Vulliet about including your dog or cat in his stem cell study, please email him at regenavetlabs@gmail.com.
Tuesday: The Promise of Stem Cell Therapy for Dogs
Sunday, November 15th, 2009Could stem cell therapy be the cure for degenerative myelopathy (DM) and cardiomyopathy in dogs? Find out Tuesday when we talk with Dr. Richard Vulliet about his research at the University of California at Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital. Tuesday, November 17th, at 1pm at http://specialpetsspecialneeds.com
Show Notes on Episode 13: An Evidence-Based Look at Holistic Veterinary Medicine
Tuesday, November 10th, 2009A wonderful show today with Dr. Susan Wynn, who talked about how to use an evidence-based approach to finding the right holistic modality for your dog or cat. Here are a couple of websites mentioned by Dr. Wynn that might be useful in your research:
Veterinary Partner website: http://www.veterinarypartner.com/
American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association website: http://www.ahvma.org/
And check out Dr. Wynn’s info at the Georgia Veterinary Specialists website: http://www.susanwynn.com/
And her blog at: http://vetnutrition.blogspot.com/
Episode 10-You Ask, We Answer
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Join us for today’s show where we’ll answer the questions we’ve been receiving about some of the topics we’ve covered in Special Pets, Special Needs. This is also a great chance to ask questions you have–or to just share your insights about living with a special needs dog or cat. Tune in today, October 20th, at 1PM Pacific time at http://www.specialpetsspecialneeds.com. We’d love to hear from you.
Episode 8 – How to Talk to Your Veterinarian About Your Special Needs Pets
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009Nancy Kay, DACVIM, VCA Animal Care Center in Rohnert Park, CA, and the author of Speaking for Spot: Be the Advocate Your Dog Needs to Live a Happy, Healthy, Longer Life
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Episode 7 What is Rehab Therapy and Can It Help Your Special Needs Dog or Cat?
Monday, September 14th, 2009If you’ve heard about “physical therapy for animals” and wondered if it might help your special needs pet, don’t miss this show. Scout’s House Director of Rehabilitation Therapy Krista Niebaum, MPT, CCRT, will talk about what exactly rehab therapy is and what animal illnesses, diseases, and conditions it can help. Tuesday, September 15th, at 11am Pacific time at http://www.specialpetsspecialneeds.com.
Episode 4 – Degenerative Myelopathy
Tuesday, August 4th, 2009Dr. Joan Coates from the University of Missouri, who’s doing groundbreaking research into Degenerative Myelopathy (DM), a neuro-degenerative disease in dogs that’s similar to Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS) in humans.
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