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 At what age did symptoms begin to appear?
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"It will take a quiet afternoon and a huge box of Kleenex to read it all."
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This is the story of a brave little dog’s fight against
syringomyelia
(srin-go-mi-eelia), a debilitating disease that is threatening Cavalier
King Charles Spaniels and other small breed dogs around the world.
In an
effort to raise awareness of this disease and assist in the
search for a cure, Sandy Smith describes how syringomyelia has affected
her family and provides information and support for dog owners,
breeders and veterinarians.
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 “When Oliver was about eight months old, he started to slow down and lose his
spark.
His eyes, once hopeful and eager, became listless and sad."...
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All Proceeds Will Be Donated To Research
All proceeds from the sale of this book
will be directed towards the syringomyelia genome research fund
established at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto. You can
help by purchasing a book.
If you wish to make an additional
tax-deductible donation, click here.
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What is Syringomyelia?
Syringomyelia is a condition whereby fluid filled cavities develop
within the spinal cord. Some refer to SM as 'neck scratcher's disease'
because scratching in the air near the neck is a common sign.
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