This is a short video demonstrating Darwin's scratching habit, which seems unusual with respect to frequency and degree of agitation. Localization: He scratches on both sides of his body, targeting his ribs, neck, ears and...
It's been almost a week since Darwin had an MRI scan showing his problem with COMS (Caudal occipital malformation syndrome). After reviewing his diagnosis and researching some of his treatment options, I decided to move...
It's been four weeks since Darwin has started taking Gabapentin to treat his pain-related symptoms of Caudal Occipital Malformation Syndrome, or Chiari Malformation. Here is a short update on his progress: Pain: It's been...
Darwin continues to display symptoms of pain and agitation. Last May, Darwin was admitted to the Canada West Veterinary Specialists & Critical Care Hospital for an MRI scan. A total of 109 images of his...
Yesterday, Darwin had a consultation with Dr. Sharp, a neurosurgeon at Canada West Veterinary Hospital. Dr. Sharp reviewed the MRI scans taken in May and concluded that a small syrinx was present at that time,...
Darwin, my 16 month old puppy, had Foramen Magnum Decompression surgery to treat syringomyelia one month ago. MRI Review Darwin's neurosurgeon, Dr. Sharp, reviewed the MRI images taken last May and concluded that the MRI...
Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Management Syringomyelia (SM) is a rare disorder that causes a cyst to form in the spinal cord. This cyst, called a syrinx, gets bigger and longer over time, destroying...
Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Management The symptoms associated with Chiari I Malformation, (also known as Chiari Malformation (CM), Chiari-like Malformation (CLM) and Caudal Occipital Malformation Syndrome (COMS)), and Syringomyelia (SM) present in various...
Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Management Standardized medical treatment guidelines currently do not exist for patients diagnosed with Chiari I Malformation, (also known as Chiari Malformation (CM), Chiari-like Malformation (CLM) and Caudal Occipital Malformation...
Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Management Dogs with Chiari I Malformation, (also known as Chiari Malformation (CM), Chiari-like Malformation (CLM) and Caudal Occipital Malformation Syndrome (COMS)), and Syringomyelia (SM) require special care. Therapies such...
Dr. Clare Rusbridge has reported that a considerable amount of time typically passes between the first onset of symptoms and a confirmed diagnosis is made of syringomyelia-affected dogs (an average of 1.6 years). During this...
