Degenerative Myelopathy

Degenerative Myelopathy is a condition which affects the spinal column and, ultimately, causes paralysis. Boxers are but one of many breeds which can be affected with this disease. There is some hypothesis that degenerative myelopathy is similar to ALS in humans.

Research

Current research on degenerative myelopathy includes:

Phenotypic Characterization of Peripheral Nerve Disease In DM Dogs Researcher: Dr Joan Coates and funded by the American Boxer Charitable Foundation

Mapping Additional Genes Associated with Canine DM Researcher: Dr. Kerstin Lindblah-Toh