Medical Conditions

Signs of IVDD in Dogs

Noticing stiffness, back pain or weak back legs? These could be early signs of IVDD in dogs. Learn what to watch for and when to act before it gets worse.

Signs of IVDD in Dogs

Noticing stiffness, back pain or weak back legs? These could be early signs of IVDD in dogs. Learn what to watch for and when to act before it gets worse.

Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs

Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs

If your dog is suddenly hesitant to jump, trembling, or struggling to walk, it might be more than just age or a sprain. This guide explains how to recognise the...

Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs

If your dog is suddenly hesitant to jump, trembling, or struggling to walk, it might be more than just age or a sprain. This guide explains how to recognise the...

How to prevent IVDD in dogs

How to prevent IVDD in dogs

To prevent IVDD in dogs, keep them at a healthy weight, limit jumping and stairs, use ramps, and support the back when lifting. 

How to prevent IVDD in dogs

To prevent IVDD in dogs, keep them at a healthy weight, limit jumping and stairs, use ramps, and support the back when lifting. 

Living with a Dog with IVDD

Living with a Dog with IVDD

Living with a dog with IVDD means adapting daily routines, creating a safe home environment, and supporting gentle movement to prevent further injury.

Living with a Dog with IVDD

Living with a dog with IVDD means adapting daily routines, creating a safe home environment, and supporting gentle movement to prevent further injury.

IVDD Rehabilitation in Dogs

IVDD Rehabilitation in Dogs

If you don’t rehabilitate your dog after IVDD, recovery can stall, leading to muscle wasting, stiffness, chronic pain, and a higher risk of permanent paralysis.

IVDD Rehabilitation in Dogs

If you don’t rehabilitate your dog after IVDD, recovery can stall, leading to muscle wasting, stiffness, chronic pain, and a higher risk of permanent paralysis.

IVDD Surgery in Dogs

IVDD Surgery in Dogs

If a dog with IVDD doesn’t have surgery when needed, the spinal cord may remain compressed, leading to severe pain, loss of mobility, and permanent paralysis.

IVDD Surgery in Dogs

If a dog with IVDD doesn’t have surgery when needed, the spinal cord may remain compressed, leading to severe pain, loss of mobility, and permanent paralysis.