| The dog was seen and evaluated by | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| A vet | 67 | 39% | 4 | 57% |
| A vet neurologist/specialist | 27 | 16% | 0 | 0% |
| Multiple vets/specialists | 67 | 39% | 2 | 29% |
| Not Answered | 12 | 7% | 1 | 14% |
| Physical Exam Performed | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Yes | 168 | 97% | 7 | 100% |
| No | 2 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| Not Answered | 3 | 2% | 0 | 0% |
| Physcial Exam Results | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Normal | 28 | 16% | 3 | 43% |
| Abnormal | 122 | 71% | 4 | 57% |
| Not Answered | 23 | 13% | 0 | 0% |
| Flash Test Performed | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Yes | 15 | 9% | 1 | 14% |
| No | 132 | 76% | 4 | 57% |
| Not Answered | 26 | 15% | 2 | 29% |
| Flash Test Results | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Negative | 7 | 4% | 1 | 14% |
| Positive | 9 | 5% | 0 | 0% |
| Not Answered | 157 | 91% | 6 | 86% |
| Flash Test Comment | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Not Available | 26 | 15% | 1 | 14% |
| Not Appropriate | 3 | 2% | 0 | 0% |
| Not Applicable | 11 | 6% | 2 | 29% |
| Not Answered | 133 | 77% | 4 | 57% |
| Xray Performed | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Yes | 116 | 67% | 4 | 57% |
| No | 52 | 30% | 2 | 29% |
| Not Answered | 5 | 3% | 1 | 14% |
| Xray Results | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Normal | 69 | 40% | 1 | 14% |
| Abnormal | 35 | 20% | 3 | 43% |
| Not Answered | 69 | 40% | 3 | 43% |
| MRI Performed | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Yes | 41 | 24% | 0 | 0% |
| No | 119 | 69% | 5 | 71% |
| Not Answered | 13 | 8% | 2 | 29% |
| MRI Results | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Normal | 28 | 16% | 0 | 0% |
| Abnormal | 12 | 7% | 0 | 0% |
| Not Answered | 133 | 77% | 7 | 100% |
| Mylegram Performed | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Yes | 19 | 11% | 0 | 0% |
| No | 136 | 79% | 5 | 71% |
| Not Answered | 18 | 10% | 2 | 29% |
| Mylegram Results | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Normal | 10 | 6% | 0 | 0% |
| Abnormal | 5 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| Not Answered | 158 | 91% | 7 | 100% |
| lumbar CSF Performed | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Yes | 24 | 14% | 0 | 0% |
| No | 132 | 76% | 5 | 71% |
| Not Answered | 17 | 10% | 2 | 29% |
| CSF Results | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Normal | 17 | 10% | 0 | 0% |
| Abnormal | 3 | 2% | 0 | 0% |
| Not Answered | 153 | 88% | 7 | 100% |
| CSF Results Details | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Elevated CSF Proteins | 3 | 2% | 0 | 0% |
| Cell Count Normal | 2 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| Negative Titers | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Cholinesterase Elevated | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| Not Answered | 168 | 97% | 7 | 100% |
| EMG Performed | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Yes | 6 | 3% | 1 | 14% |
| No | 145 | 84% | 4 | 57% |
| Not Answered | 22 | 13% | 2 | 29% |
| EMG Results | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Normal | 4 | 2% | 0 | 0% |
| Only Spinal Evoked Abnormal | 2 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| Other Abnormalities | 0 | 0% | 1 | 14% |
| Not Answered | 167 | 97% | 6 | 86% |
| Tick Tested | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Yes | 54 | 31% | 1 | 14% |
| No | 101 | 58% | 4 | 57% |
| Not Answered | 18 | 10% | 2 | 29% |
| Tick Test Results | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Normal | 49 | 28% | 1 | 14% |
| Abnormal | 4 | 2% | 0 | 0% |
| Not Answered | 120 | 69% | 6 | 86% |
| Was the dog diagnosed with DM | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Yes | 126 | 73% | 0 | 0% |
| No | 46 | 27% | 7 | 100% |
| Not Answered | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| If no, what was the diagnosis | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| None | 35 | 20% | 3 | 43% |
| Other | 20 | 12% | 1 | 14% |
| Not Answered | 118 | 68% | 3 | 43% |
| Best description of diagnosis | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| The vets don't feel the dog has DM. | 3 | 2% | 4 | 57% |
| I don't feel the dog has DM. | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| The vets feel confident the dog has DM. | 104 | 60% | 0 | 0% |
| I feel confident the dog has DM. | 102 | 59% | 0 | 0% |
| The vets feel DM is the best guess. | 58 | 34% | 0 | 0% |
| I feel DM is the best guess. | 34 | 20% | 0 | 0% |
| The vets are not in concensus and at least one does not believe the dog has DM. | 8 | 5% | 1 | 14% |
| DM is a possibility and other diagnoses are equally possible. | 15 | 9% | 1 | 14% |
| Not Answered | 1 | 1% | 1 | 14% |
| How old was the dog at diagnosis (years) | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Not Selected | 50 | 29% | 7 | 100% |
| 0-1 Years | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| 1-2 Years | 2 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| 2-3 Years | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 3-4 Years | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| 4-5 Years | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| 5-6 Years | 4 | 2% | 0 | 0% |
| 6-7 Years | 6 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| 7-8 Years | 15 | 9% | 0 | 0% |
| 8-9 Years | 18 | 10% | 0 | 0% |
| 9-10 Years | 17 | 10% | 0 | 0% |
| 10-11 Years | 23 | 13% | 0 | 0% |
| 11-12 Years | 14 | 8% | 0 | 0% |
| 12-13 Years | 7 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
| 13-14 Years | 7 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
| 14-15 Years | 4 | 2% | 0 | 0% |
| 15-16 Years | 3 | 2% | 0 | 0% |
| 16-17 Years | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 17+ Years | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| If the dog can't walk, how long after diagnosis until he couldn't walk | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Not Answered | 127 | 73% | 7 | 100% |
| 0 Months | 5 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| 1 Months | 2 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| 2 Months | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| 3 Months | 3 | 2% | 0 | 0% |
| 4 Months | 2 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| 5 Months | 2 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| 6 Months | 3 | 2% | 0 | 0% |
| 7 Months | 2 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| 8 Months | 3 | 2% | 0 | 0% |
| 9 Months | 2 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| 10 Months | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| 11 Months | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| 1 Year | 6 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| 1 Year, 3 Months | 3 | 2% | 0 | 0% |
| 1 Year, 6 Months | 2 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| 1 Year, 9 Months | 2 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| 2 Years | 3 | 2% | 0 | 0% |
| 2 Years, 3 Months | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 2 Years, 6 Months | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 2 Years, 9 Months | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 3 Years | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 3 Years, 3 Months | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 3 Years, 6 Months | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 3 Years, 9 Months | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 3 Years | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| 4 Years, 3 Months | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 4 Years, 6 Months | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 4 Years, 9 Months | 0 | 0% | 0 | 0% |
| 4 Years | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| 5 Years or More | 2 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| Did the dog recieve any treatment | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| No | 21 | 12% | 0 | 0% |
| Yes, Cox-2 Inhibitor (Rimadyl, Dermaxx, Etogesic, etc) | 16 | 9% | 0 | 0% |
| Yes, NSAIDS (Aspirin, Indomethacin, etc) | 7 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
| Yes, Steroid (Prednisone, dexamethasone, etc) | 15 | 9% | 0 | 0% |
| Yes, the DM protocol (Dr. Clemmons, U of FL) | 37 | 21% | 0 | 0% |
| Other | 29 | 17% | 0 | 0% |
| Not Answered | 48 | 28% | 7 | 100% |
| What diet had the dog been on previous to a DM diagnosis (or most of his life) | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Commercial | 57 | 33% | 0 | 0% |
| Homecooked Diet | 5 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| Raw | 2 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| Other | 6 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| Not Answered | 103 | 60% | 7 | 100% |
| What supplements had the dog been on previous to a DM diagnosis (or most of his life) | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Vitamins | 40 | 23% | 0 | 0% |
| Fatty acid (Eicosapentaenoic acid, Docosahexaenoic acid, etc) | 24 | 14% | 0 | 0% |
| Chondroprotective agents (Chondroitin sulfate, Glucosamine, etc) | 44 | 25% | 0 | 0% |
| Herbal substances | 17 | 10% | 0 | 0% |
| Other | 17 | 10% | 0 | 0% |
| Not Answered | 103 | 60% | 7 | 100% |
| Are you now and intend to continue vaccinating yearly? (excluding rabies) | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| No | 88 | 51% | 0 | 0% |
| Annually | 23 | 13% | 0 | 0% |
| Every 2 years | 2 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| Every 3 years | 8 | 5% | 0 | 0% |
| Not Answered | 52 | 30% | 7 | 100% |
| Did you change what you did for heartworms as a result of a DM diagnosis or a positive Flash Test | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| No | 80 | 46% | 0 | 0% |
| Yes I changed the type/brand | 15 | 9% | 0 | 0% |
| Yes I stopped heartworm preventative | 27 | 16% | 0 | 0% |
| Not Answered | 51 | 29% | 7 | 100% |
| Did your dog recieve acupuncture or other complementary medicine | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| No | 73 | 42% | 0 | 0% |
| Yes | 51 | 29% | 0 | 0% |
| Not Answered | 49 | 28% | 7 | 100% |
| If so, on a scale of 1 (not at all) to 10, how much did it help | Group 1 | % Group 1 | Group 2 | % Group 2 |
| Not Selected | 122 | 71% | 7 | 100% |
| 1 | 8 | 5% | 0 | 0% |
| 2 | 7 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
| 3 | 5 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| 4 | 6 | 3% | 0 | 0% |
| 5 | 4 | 2% | 0 | 0% |
| 6 | 3 | 2% | 0 | 0% |
| 7 | 8 | 5% | 0 | 0% |
| 8 | 7 | 4% | 0 | 0% |
| 9 | 1 | 1% | 0 | 0% |
| 10 | 2 | 1% | 0 | 0% |