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by amekler
Tue May 07, 2019 6:59 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: Running with your dog in warmer temps
Replies: 3
Views: 905

Running with your dog in warmer temps

Hello. As a runner and dog mom one of life's true joys is to run with my pup so I truly get why others would want to do the same. I was recently asked by a runner friend about do's/don'ts for running with one's dog. I do understand every dog is different and to watch out for signs - tongue out to si...
by amekler
Tue Mar 22, 2016 12:37 pm
Forum: Neurological Rehabilitation
Topic: Myasthenia Gravis help!
Replies: 5
Views: 1120

Re: Myasthenia Gravis help!

Thanks so much! I thought I'd update you because I am always interested in how cases are progressing/end up. The dog was placed on Mestinon by the neurologist as he was not as progressed as neuro would have liked to have seen. Anyway, the dog is walking more and more; still somewhat stiffened gait b...
by amekler
Mon Feb 29, 2016 3:03 pm
Forum: Neurological Rehabilitation
Topic: Myasthenia Gravis help!
Replies: 5
Views: 1120

Re: Myasthenia Gravis help!

Thank you Laurie! Update: He was seen at neurologist last week and was able to walk 50 yards (for the neurologist). The tensilon test was performed and per owner not much improvement but he walked 100 yards. Last UWTM session he walked 10min (with breaks) and used all four limbs which is an improvem...
by amekler
Fri Feb 19, 2016 12:03 pm
Forum: Neurological Rehabilitation
Topic: Myasthenia Gravis help!
Replies: 5
Views: 1120

Myasthenia Gravis help!

Hello. (Aloha Laurie!) I was wondering if anyone has experience doing rehab on a dog with Myasthenia Gravis? We have a 9mo male intact Great Pyrenees patient that is non-ambulatory (on land). He has only a very mild response to medications prescribed by his neurologist so far (its been about 8 weeks...