By eHow Pets Editor
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Canine degenerative myelopathy is a chronic disease that affects some dog breeds, such as German Shepherds and Welsh Corgis. Degenerative myelopathy affects the neural sheathing around the dog's lower spinal column, causing a loss of sensation and use of the hind legs. There is no cure for degenerative myelopathy, but there are some treatments that may help ease the symptoms of this crippling disease.