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Here are 15 Top Tips to give your dog the best care with IVDD: If you suspect dog IVDD - Call your vet and make an urgent appointment Restrict activity - Crate rest or restrict your dog to one room...
What Does IVDD Look Like In My Dog? There are several clues that your dog has dog IVDD. Some may be to do with their behaviour but a lot are visual. With intervertebral disc disease in dogs, you’ll notice that...
Slipped discs and Intervertebral Disc Disease in dogs (IVDD) both involve issues with the intervertebral discs. These are rubbery cushions located between the vertebrae of the spine. The terms 'slipped disc' and dog IVDD are often used interchangeably, and there...
There’s no one-size-fits-all recovery time for IVDD surgery. It’s very dependent on the individual dog, and how they’ve responded to the surgery. The average time is over several weeks but it depends on several factors - including age of the...
Does IVDD Surgery Work For A Dog? IVDD surgery involves the spine and the spinal cord. Any surgery involving the spine is risky - it's worth being aware that IVDD surgery is highly risky, and usually very invasive. Generally, the...
Once your dog’s been diagnosed with dog IVDD, your vet will give you a treatment plan. This may involve crating your dog to minimise their activity levels, start reducing the IVDD symptoms, and allow them to heal. If your dog’s being...
Prevention of IVDD in dogs isn’t always possible, especially in dogs where it’s inherent in their genetic makeup. Responsible breeding should always take dog IVDD into account. Some dog breeds are more genetically predisposed to developing IVDD than others. There...
Your dog might have started to show signs of knuckling, most likely in their rear paws. Check out the list of suggestions below to help your dog with knuckling around the house or out on walks. The list Keep the broken...
Dog wheelchairs can be expensive, especially if your dog only needs a set of wheels temporarily. There are several incredible dog charities in the UK who provide dog wheelchairs to dogs around the country. Some charities require you to make...
What makes our German Shepherds special German Shepherds are known as very loving and friendly dogs. They’re also incredibly talented dogs, which is why they’re so good as show dogs, military and search and rescue dogs, as well as being loving...
