The decision of when to euthanize a dog with degenerative myelopathy is another difficult part of this difficult disease. Dogs with DM typically handle the disease well, often times handling it better than their owners who struggle with watching their dogs slowly deteriorate.
My dog still enjoys his food and walks. The only positive of the condition is that it is painless (according to the vet) but we shouldn't allow him to develop sores .
It's easy to miss the early signs of cat and dog degenerative myelopathy (DM),. to figure out beforehand when they think it will be most humane to euthanize.
Options to consider for an elderly or disabled dog, devices that can make it easier and postpone euthanasia, and give quality of life for dogs without mobility.
My dog Leila was diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy a year ago and at first it. that in 6-9 months when your dog goes down in back you'll euthanize.
