DM Flash Test/discospondylosis

[agilegsds]

Is Dr. Clemmons still doing the flash test? The test info page doesn't appear to be on the Univ. of Florida website. At least, I can't find it.

[Barb E]

I hope all is ok Sandy!

https://www.vetmed.ufl.edu/patientca...ces/neurology/

At the bottom of that website:

For more information about Degenerative Myelopathy and the DM Flash Test, please visit the Neurology department's web site, http://neuro.vetmed.ufl.edu

Which leads to:

http://neuro.vetmed.ufl.edu/dm_flash...web/index.html

[agilegsds]

Thanks Barb. Unfortunately, the last two links won't open for me. It must be my computer so I'll have to wait until DH gets home with his laptop.

Last December/January, Star saw neurology at UW for what they determined to be very mild neuro symptoms. Well, the symptoms aren't mild anymore. She has an appointment for x-rays at my new vet on Oct. 3. I'm going to ask her to take the flash test sample then. I decided to start with my vet first rather than UW this time.

I've been in a complete state of denial lately.

[Barb E]

Oh Sandy I'm sorry to hear that about Star


I doubled checked and the links did work for me so must be your 'puter.

I'll keep you guys in my thoughts
x 1,000,000,000.50

[WiscTiger]

Sandy I am sorry to hear Star is having problems. Hugs.

Val

[agilegsds]

Thanks Val and Barb.

I've opened the links on two computers and it's only a page that says DM Flash test FAQ with a brief summary. That's all I was able to find yesterday too. There used to be several pages including one with detailed instructions on how to take a sample and submit. Guess I'll have to email them.

[LisaT]

I hope they are still running the test.

I'm sorry tohear that you have a need for it

[agilegsds]

Thanks Lisa. I found the info on free testing available at the University of Missouri. I'll give it to my vet to see if we're eligible.

http://www.caninegeneticdiseases.net/DM/sampleDM.htm

[LisaT]

I think that's a different test? There seems to be some controversy on the differences between the two tests. If you can get the test free though, I would do it!

[agilegsds]

Originally Posted By: LisaTI think that's a different test? There seems to be some controversy on the differences between the two tests. If you can get the test free though, I would do it!

Yes, I've read about the controversy and I'm staying away from the politics of it all. I just want a diagnosis and if helps get me an answer for free, that is good. And I'm always for helping contribute to research if I can.