#wobblers

Those of you who know me know how much I love my dogs. Yesterday was difficult as my oldest, Reese, was diagnosed with Wobbler Syndrome. It is a degenerative neurological disease that affects the strength in her legs, among other things, and will cause her to lose her ability to walk one day. This disease is very common in Dobermans and Great Danes as 1 in 20 Dobermans can expect to develop Wobblers.

I have had a rough stretch recently with my dogs, starting with the unexpected loss of my puppy, Penny. This is not a death sentence for my Reese, but I now have an idea of how much sand is left in her hour glass and it’s less than anyone would want as studies say an average life expectancy from diagnosis is about 3-4 years; it could be less if she doesn’t respond to her Prednisone.

I post this asking my moots and anybody else who happens to read this - if anyone has had any experience with Dobermans and Wobblers, I would appreciate any and all feedback that would help give her the best life moving forward. She is my first Doberman and I am more used to German Shepherds. I have never had a dog who suffered from a degenerative condition and I am trying to stay ahead of the curve for her. Any information or advice is much appreciated 🙏🏼

Cervical spine of a young mastiff with wobbler syndrome. The syndrome causes gait instability and is caused by cervical spinal cord restriction. He had surgery to stabilize his neck - see the screws and protective acrylic - but there were a couple issues.

First, there was infection in the bone, which you can see as excess growths.

Second, this particular case of wobblers wasn't caused by vertebrae moving around (the surgery would have fixed that), but rather congenital narrowing of the vertebral canal. Apparently this version is more common in young large breed dogs like mastiffs.

ice cube with legs made by my headmate Aleskei, he makes really funny art and mainly countryball stuff :3

Shaykh Ibrahim Niasse رضي الله عنه وعنا به آمين said, 

“ Any path that deviates you from Dhikr (glorification of Allah) is the path of destruction.” 

So emancipate yourself from this time wastage and hold firm to the Path of Love and Worship. 

A poet said :

كثر الشك والخلاف وكل * يدعي أنه الصراط السوي فتمسكت بلا إله إلا الله * وحبي لأحمد وعليفاز كلب بحب أصحاب كهف * كيف أشقى بحب آل النبي

“The uncertainty and disagreements has increased in the Deen and each Sect claims to be the Right Path.Then, I held firm with the words of testimony (Sha-haada) and my love for Ahmad (صلى الله عليه وسلم ) and Ali (كرم الله وجهه ).

If a Dog become successful via the love for companions of a Cave (Seven sleepers), then, how can I become miserable with the love for the Prophet's household. ”