DM Related Books
Below you will find a selection of books about DM. Some are true stories others are fictional stories about dogs with DM. Others are educational and supportive books to assist you through the journey of DM. All have been written by authors that have experienced DM in their own lives and the books are based on their dogs / experiences.
These books below have been read by a member / or members of the Cure4DM Board
TITLE and AUTHOR
CONTENT
AVAILABLE FROM
DONATION to DM Charity
Yes - Cure4DM 100% of profit
Cassie’s Adventure’s
by
Amanda McCabe
A stunning photo book, and inspirational story of a young couple and their beautiful GSD 'Cassie. Diagnosed with DM they decided to take their companion around the entire ‘North Route 500’ stunning route in Scotland in her cart to celebrate a dog with disabilities can still live a full life for the time she had left. A Heart inspiring story with beautiful photos of Scotland.
Being given a presumptive diagnosis of DM for your beloved companion is heartbreaking and full of questions about what to expect. This personal story shares the author’s two-and-a-half year journey with her much loved corgi, Sassy, as they navigated this disease together, and the ways the author found to cope and help her dog live the remainder of her life to the full.
Another New Normal: Coping and caring for a dog with a degenerative condition
by
Miriam Valere
Email: cure4dm.uk@gmail.com
The greatest beauty is found in the hearts of those who love, but how do you cope with losing the one you love most?. Author Wyndi Warren retraces her adventures with Sabre, an amazing GSD she dreamed of from childhood. Sabre developed DM but his struggle left a lasting legacy that guides others from a shocking first awareness to a final celebration of life now
and forever after.
Angel With A Tail
by
Wyndi Warren
2011
Yes - Cure4DM 15% of profit
Sadie and her New Wheels
by
Linda Zimmerman 2021
Mom loves Sadie, her big, friendly dog. But one day, Sadie has trouble walking. When she goes to the doctor to find out what's wrong, the doctor tells Sadie that her legs are weak. Sadie is sad. But Mom has an idea! How will Mom help? Will Sadie be stuck on the sidelines, watching while everyone else plays? Or will she play again? Even while Sadie can't walk, she prays that she can help others. Sadie and Her New Wheels will teach children to find ways to help their friends and accept differences in others. This sweet book will remind children that friends encourage each other, even in hard times.
Yes - TBC
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These books below have not been read by a member / or members of the Cure4DM Board
TITLE and AUTHOR
CONTENT
AVAILABLE FROM
DONATION to DM Charity
My Dog Has DM
by
Josh Davies
2013
A Personal Journey Caring for a Dog with
Degenerative Myelopathy
Corgis on Wheels : Understanding and Caring for the Special Needs of Corgis with Degenerative Myelopathy or Disk Disease
CDRM – Living with a Disabled Dog: Charlie’s Story: What would you do to save Lassie
by
Susan Masters and Nick Masters 2012
The moving story of Charlie Barker, a Rough Collie & his fight, with the aid of his owners, to overcome paralysis caused by CDRM (Chronic Degenerative Ridiculo-Myelopathy) and live a full and happy life in a wheelchair. Also gives helpful information and tips for those who wish to avail themselves and their pets of more years than the obvious alternative - euthanasia.
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Keep on Rolling:
A Message of Love, Courage and Inspiration from a
Dog on Wheels
by
Vicki Lewis 2015
When Phoenix, a strong-willed black lab-boxer, was 10 years old, she was diagnosed with degenerative canine spinal myelopathy, a nerve disease that causes paralysis. She did not let this get her way of enjoying her life. Vicki, her human companion, gives Phoenix a doggy wheelchair, then eventually a baby stroller, so they could still take walks and go on adventures together.
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(DISCLAIMER about DM related books) The information, opinions, and suggestions provided in these books are for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. The above books are independent from Cure4DM and have been read by a member/s of the Cure4DM board (unless otherwise stated) and felt to be helpful or interesting and educational for DM and all Dog Guardians. However, Cure4DM specifically disclaims all responsibility for any liability, loss, or risk, personal or otherwise, that is incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use and application of any of the contents of these books." The authors and publishers of these books are solely responsible for their content. Where it is stated, a comission may or may not be donated to Cure4DM which is used to help fulfil our charities aims and mission