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Most neurology (142\/189) and rehabilitation (23\/39) respondents required genetic testing for the superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) mutation and 82\/189 neurologists also required spinal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for presumptive DM diagnosis. Most neurology respondents recommended exercise (187\/190) and physical rehabilitation (184\/190). Over 50% (102\/190) of neurology respondents perform rechecks on dogs diagnosed with DM. Rehabilitation respondents reported preservation or improvement of strength (78\/79) and coordination (77\/79) as therapeutic goals. At-home exercises (75\/79), underwater treadmill (64\/79), gait training (55\/79), and strength building exercises (65\/79) were used to maintain strength (58\/79), coordination (56\/79), muscle mass (56\/79), and improve overall wellbeing (54\/79). Neurology respondents reported that owners elect euthanasia when dogs become nonambulatory paraparetic whereas rehabilitation respondents report euthanasia when paraplegia and incontinence develop.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion and Clinical Importance<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The majority of dogs diagnosed with DM have not undergone advanced imaging, the combination of history, neurological findings, and genetic testing is heavily relied upon. 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