Understand
your dog’s Back Pain
– What is Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
– How to care for a disc episode
– When should I see a Vet?
All breeds welcome! 
Understand
your dog’s Back Pain
– What is Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
– How to care for a disc episode
– When should I see a Vet?
All breeds welcome!
Suspect IVDD? Do This NOW:
#1 Restrict Movement
Restrict movement at once to avoid more nerve damage and surgery. Recovery suites such as a wire ex-pen, Pack N Play or a wire crate are tolerated well by most dogs over the plastic airline crates.
#2 Get to a Vet ASAP
Time is of the essence to treatment. Hours matter. The sooner the dog receives medical treatment, the better the chance to lessen permanent neurological damage. The sooner meds are prescribed, the sooner there is full relief from pain.
#3 Know Your Options
Owners need quick knowledge about the two treatments options available for a disc episode – Surgery or Meds+Rest. Good communication, understanding and decision making with a vet leads to the best outcome for a furry friend.
Care Essentials
Join the free Dodgerslist Care and Support Forum.
Don’t compare your dog to another. Each disc episode can be different. Ask questions specific about your dog. Lots of tips for good communications with your vet. Handy ideas for making the recovery time go smoother and ease your worries.
Pain and neuro function diminishment
Pain and loss of neuro function are signs of a disc episode. Get quick vet help and confirming diagnosis. Be aware of all the emergency actions to take.
Shortcut Thru IVDD
Learn about IVDD treatments and living with an IVDD dog many happy years ahead.
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Wallet cards
Small cards to hand out wherever you meet owners of breeds prone to IVDD. Don’t leave home without some cards.
IVDD Brochure for group events
General info about IVDD for meetings, festivals and ohter group activities.
Brochure for the vet’s IVDD patient
At-home care during a disc episode for your Vet’s office.
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This information is presented for educational purposes and as a resource for the dog IVDD community. The coordinators are not veterinarians or health care professionals. Nothing herein should be interpreted as medical advice https://www.facebook.com/Dodgerslist/and all should contact their pet care professionals for advice. The coordinators are not responsible for the substance and content contained herein and do not advocate any particular product, item or position contained herein.
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