Hi,this is my first time posting, but the posts I have read have been
very informative and I am hopeful someone can point me in the right
direction.

We have a 9 year old GSD male,neutered,who is our baby. His name is
Jagr. We've had him since he was a puppy, and along with that, all his
many medical problems. As taxing as they have been financially, I
wouldn't trade him for anything, because what he gives back is one
thousand times more valuable.(usually!) However, most recently, his
situation has deteriorated. I could go on and on (and on) about
everything we've done, but mostly, I am trying to find detailed
information about the condition "Progressive posterior paresis" which
I have seen listed as a common GSD health issue. I cannot seem to
find any info that goes into detail about causes, symptons,
treatments, etc. I even searched on the Tufts Vet School for info but
no luck (and its possible I didn't search in the right place.) If
anyone could point me in the direction of a good website or resource
for canine medical issues, or a GSD website, I would be thankful.
Thanks so much!
Julie

You might try posting your question on the alt.med.veterinary newsgroup.
Maybe someone there could point you in the right direction.


"Julie" wrote in message
m...
Hi,this is my first time posting, but the posts I have read have been
very informative and I am hopeful someone can point me in the right
direction.

We have a 9 year old GSD male,neutered,who is our baby. His name is
Jagr. We've had him since he was a puppy, and along with that, all his
many medical problems. As taxing as they have been financially, I
wouldn't trade him for anything, because what he gives back is one
thousand times more valuable.(usually!) However, most recently, his
situation has deteriorated. I could go on and on (and on) about
everything we've done, but mostly, I am trying to find detailed
information about the condition "Progressive posterior paresis" which
I have seen listed as a common GSD health issue. I cannot seem to
find any info that goes into detail about causes, symptons,
treatments, etc. I even searched on the Tufts Vet School for info but
no luck (and its possible I didn't search in the right place.) If
anyone could point me in the direction of a good website or resource
for canine medical issues, or a GSD website, I would be thankful.
Thanks so much!
Julie

I wonder if this is another name for Degenerative myelopathy? Sure sounds
like it might be something similar. They gradually lose sensation in the
spine and their back end collapses. My first GSD, beautiful Josey, was lost
to this condition in October of 2003. She was 12 1/2 years old when we lost
her.

Go to www.germanshepherds.com and once you are there, visit the web board
section. You will find areas on senior dogs and also health.

I know that there is one web site devoted exclusively to this disease and it
is started by a wonderful woman who lost her dog to this dreaded disease.

Best wishes to you and Jagr.

Yours in GSDs and rescue,

Lea
www.shepherdrescue.org
Virginia German Shepherd Rescue

Thank you! It was informative and it helped me find other resources. I
really appreciate your responding.
Have a great day!
Julie


"avocado" wrote in message ...
You might try posting your question on the alt.med.veterinary newsgroup.
Maybe someone there could point you in the right direction.


"Julie" wrote in message
m...
Hi,this is my first time posting, but the posts I have read have been
very informative and I am hopeful someone can point me in the right
direction.

We have a 9 year old GSD male,neutered,who is our baby. His name is
Jagr. We've had him since he was a puppy, and along with that, all his
many medical problems. As taxing as they have been financially, I
wouldn't trade him for anything, because what he gives back is one
thousand times more valuable.(usually!) However, most recently, his
situation has deteriorated. I could go on and on (and on) about
everything we've done, but mostly, I am trying to find detailed
information about the condition "Progressive posterior paresis" which
I have seen listed as a common GSD health issue. I cannot seem to
find any info that goes into detail about causes, symptons,
treatments, etc. I even searched on the Tufts Vet School for info but
no luck (and its possible I didn't search in the right place.) If
anyone could point me in the direction of a good website or resource
for canine medical issues, or a GSD website, I would be thankful.
Thanks so much!
Julie

Hi Lea,

Thank you for your info. I think you may be right, that it is the same
as DM, I have been able to find quite abit of info on DM but its very
technical. But your link led me to another and so on so I am hopeful
to find out more this way.

I am heartbroken about your Josey. I visited your website and I was
so impressed with what you do....it just brought tears to my eyes
seeing all those beautiful shepherds. I know that someday, when we do
this again, we'll do it that way. I don't think I could do it any
other way.

I would like to ask, would you possibly be able to tell me a little
about Josey's condition, for example, what kind of symptoms you saw? I
do not want to as you to re-hash something painful, so please
understand if you'd rather not I understand. I just feel as though I
could understand it if someone who experienced it first hand could
explain it to me. If you'd prefer to email me, please feel free.

Thank you again for your help and support.

Julie & Jagr.....happily following daddy around while he does manly
things outdoors



"House\"O\"Dogs" wrote in message ...
I wonder if this is another name for Degenerative myelopathy? Sure sounds
like it might be something similar. They gradually lose sensation in the
spine and their back end collapses. My first GSD, beautiful Josey, was lost
to this condition in October of 2003. She was 12 1/2 years old when we lost
her.

Go to www.germanshepherds.com and once you are there, visit the web board
section. You will find areas on senior dogs and also health.

I know that there is one web site devoted exclusively to this disease and it
is started by a wonderful woman who lost her dog to this dreaded disease.

Best wishes to you and Jagr.

Yours in GSDs and rescue,

Lea
www.shepherdrescue.org
Virginia German Shepherd Rescue