mommytoClaire
Well-known member
I hope this is the right place to post this, but some recent posts have really gotten me thinking.
I know that several of you have dogs with SM, and I am wondering a couple things. I'm hoping this thread will ease some of the minds of several here who have mentioned seeing SM issues in their young (puppy age) dogs.
Though I'm not seeing anything with my Claire, it's hard not to get anxious when you see your dog itching more than normal, or rubbing their face along the floor, or biting their feet, etc. (which I've read can also be signs of allergies too).
So I wanted to ask those of you that have SM dogs a few questions.
My Claire has been itching more than normal, and bites on her rear and feet a bit, but I have noticed her skin is very dry right now (which is understandable since the heat is on excessively here with freezing temps here in Michigan). And I'm certainly not looking for symptoms that appear like SM. But, it's just good to hear others stories in more of a bullet form.
I know that several of you have dogs with SM, and I am wondering a couple things. I'm hoping this thread will ease some of the minds of several here who have mentioned seeing SM issues in their young (puppy age) dogs.
Though I'm not seeing anything with my Claire, it's hard not to get anxious when you see your dog itching more than normal, or rubbing their face along the floor, or biting their feet, etc. (which I've read can also be signs of allergies too).
So I wanted to ask those of you that have SM dogs a few questions.
- At what age did you first notice your dog's symptoms for SM?
- What symptoms appeared first?
- How long did you wait for an MRI?
- Did you mention the symptoms to your Vet right away, or waited (if so how long)?
- If you had it all to do over again, what would you do different?
- How are you treating your SM dog (surgery or meds or both)?
- Are you aware of 'young' (less than 1 year) pup's having symptoms that did indeed lead to a confirmation of SM?
My Claire has been itching more than normal, and bites on her rear and feet a bit, but I have noticed her skin is very dry right now (which is understandable since the heat is on excessively here with freezing temps here in Michigan). And I'm certainly not looking for symptoms that appear like SM. But, it's just good to hear others stories in more of a bullet form.