The Pet Health & Nutrition Center Q&AAnswer
Feb 20, 2023 - 09:30 AM
The Degenerative Myelopathy Supplements package is going to support the neuromuscular system. This is the system that involves how the nervous system interacts with muscles. In a dog with DM the nerve signals are not travelling to the muscles properly often because of damage to the nerve covering called the myelin sheath. The supplements and herbal remedies in the DM package address different nutritional needs so they work synergistically together to support a dog with degenerative myelopathy. Colostrum can help to modulate the immune system and the green lipped mussel can provide nutrients beneficial to joints. However, while those two supplements can help to make an animal healthier and are good choices neither specifically addresses DM. I am glad to see that you have stopped vaccines as these can stimulate the immune system aggravating the DM process. It is also good to see that you are feeding a whole food diet with sufficient real meat protein to support lean muscle. Just make sure this diet is in the proper proportions and includes a calcium source. We provide helpful information in our article How to Feed Your Dog.
