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Rick Perry holding his grandson, Scout, and Sydney Perry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Having gone from a hoarding situation in Tijuana to the governor\u2019s mansion in Austin, Scout Perry has seen the lows and highs of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most recently, despite being faced with a discouraging medical diagnosis, the 11-year-old mixed breed dog has fought valiantly and found both solace and friendship at the Texas A&M Small Animal Teaching Hospital (SATH)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In April 2022, Scout was diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy (DM), which is comparable to Lou Gehrig’s Disease in people. This rare condition has no cure but can be treated with physical rehabilitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DM progresses over time and affected dogs traditionally only survive about six months after diagnosis. However, with the unending support of one of the most recognizable families in Texas, Scout continues to run on Texas A&M\u2019s underwater treadmill, spend time with his family, and love life almost a year and a half after his diagnosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Humble Beginnings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Scout has been a member of the Perry family for more than a decade. He was adopted by Sydney Perry, daughter of former Texas Gov. Rick Perry, and her husband in 2013.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy husband was in the Navy and was stationed in San Diego,\u201d Sydney said. \u201cOn Saturdays, a group called Baja Dog Rescue brought puppies up from Tijuana to Petco, and we were just going to go look. We walked up and there was the cutest dog you’ve ever seen with an \u2018adopt me\u2019 vest on.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After falling in love with Scout at first sight, the couple learned that his life had already included great hardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cScout had been severely abused. They found him tied up in an abandoned hotel where somebody was hoarding 200 dogs,\u201d she said. \u201cHe was 5 months old and had been returned twice because he would urinate when scared and bark at strangers. My husband was the only person he didn’t bark at.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within hours of being adopted, Scout was bonded with his new family members and refused to leave their sides. He lived with them in San Diego until the couple returned home to Texas, where Scout was accepted into Rick and Anita Perry\u2019s \u201cdog pack\u201d at the governor\u2019s mansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the years passed, Scout stayed with Rick and Anita as they moved out of the governor\u2019s mansion and into a new home in Austin in 2015 while continuing to see Sydney and her husband regularly. As Scout aged, his owners began to notice symptoms of what appeared to be arthritis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe started dragging one back foot; we just thought he was old and had arthritis or a pinched nerve in his back,\u201d Sydney said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But when the tests came back and Scout received his diagnosis, the family was stunned to find out that Scout\u2019s condition was much worse than they had anticipated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Making The Diagnosis<\/h3>\n\n\n
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Sherri Jerzyk and Scout<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The Perrys have been SATH clients for many years, so Texas A&M\u2019s Neurology Service was their immediate choice for Scout\u2019s veterinary care when they found out he would need specialized treatments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scout\u2019s condition was diagnosed by first ruling out other causes of his symptoms, such as disc degeneration or cancer and then by performing a blood test that looks for the genetic mutation that causes DM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDegenerative myelopathy is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the spinal cord of dogs,\u201d said Dr. Joseph Mankin<\/a>, a veterinary neurosurgeon and clinical associate professor at the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is a slowly progressive disease that starts as a weakness in their back legs but progresses to where they cannot use their back legs at all,\u201d he said. \u201cThe disease will eventually affect their front legs as well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although receiving this diagnosis was heartbreaking for the Perrys, they knew that Scout would receive the best possible treatment at the SATH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cScout’s the most loyal dog. He would do anything for us, so we want to do whatever it takes to keep him happy and free of pain for as long as possible,\u201d Sydney said. \u201cEven though he’s been through so much, he’s just a good boy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding Relief<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe only thing clinically proven to extend longevity when dogs are diagnosed with DM is rehab \u2014 strengthening muscles and keeping them moving,\u201d said Sherri Jerzyk<\/a>, a veterinary technician in the Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation Service. \u201cOriginally, Scout was still mobile but having some difficulty walking. He just needed a little bit of assistance.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scout began a rehab regimen that focused on increasing his strength and control of his body, as well as acupuncture for pain management and laser therapy to manage wounds caused by dragging his feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scout\u2019s family was also tasked with doing exercises at home, providing a cart that allows him to run outside, and finding new ways to spend time together and keep him mentally stimulated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As time went on, Scout\u2019s weakness progressed and by February 2023, he could no longer stand or walk on his own. He transitioned from doing both land and water exercises to only using the underwater treadmill, which provides both strength training and cardiac conditioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cScout is a very independent, active dog, and the underwater treadmill gives him a place where he can run without help,\u201d Jerzyk said. \u201cThe water holds his weight up and supports his back end, and he flat out runs. He\u2019s as fast as the agility dogs that come to use the underwater treadmill.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scout\u2019s twice-a-week underwater treadmill appointments also help maintain his cardiac function, which tends to decrease as dogs become less active, leaving them feeling tired and depressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe’s still able to do something that he really loves to do, which definitely improves his quality of life,\u201d Jerzyk said. \u201cThe pressure exerted by the water also helps disperse inflammation out of his tissues and muscles, and that makes him feel better as well.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Focusing On What\u2019s Important<\/h3>\n\n\n
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\"Jerzyk<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

More than 14 months after his diagnosis, Scout continues to be a happy dog and looks forward to his rehab appointments at Texas A&M.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen Scout first came, he wasn’t a giant fan of rehab,\u201d Jerzyk said. \u201cBut soon he settled into the water and now he literally drags us to the underwater treadmill and climbs straight in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI love his big personality. He really commands a room when he walks in,\u201d she said. \u201cHe’s the second dog we have right now that is past their expected lifespan from when they were diagnosed. I guarantee this dog is going to surprise us all, and part of it is because of that big personality.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scout may not be moving as quickly or independently as he used to, but his rehabilitation at the SATH has given him and his family many more months of quality time together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur goal with rehab is not about curing the disease \u2014 it’s about helping this dog spend as much quality time with his family as he can,\u201d Jerzyk said. \u201cHe\u2019s still very mentally alert. You can’t judge him by his function right now; you have to judge him by his quality of life, and he definitely has that.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Perry family, every additional day with Scout is a gift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe’s still Scout and he’s happy \u2014 that’s the most important thing for us,\u201d Sydney said. \u201cWe’re so grateful to Dr. (Daniel) Eckman, Sherri, and Heidi (Gaddis, SATH administrative associate) for giving us this extra time with him. We have had so much more time because of what they’ve done for him here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For more information about the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, please visit our website at\u00a0<\/em>vetmed.tamu.edu<\/em><\/a>\u00a0or join us on\u00a0<\/em>Facebook<\/em><\/a>,\u00a0<\/em>Instagram<\/em><\/a>, and\u00a0<\/em>X<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact Information:<\/em><\/strong> Jennifer Gauntt, Director of VMBS Communications, Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, <\/em>jgauntt@cvm.tamu.edu,<\/em><\/a> 979-862-4216<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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