Dodger had IVDD and was euthanized because of the lack of knowledge that conservative treatment IS a viable treatment option. When I heard of this sad story, immediately Dodgerslist was born with one goal in mind— save dogs’ lives.
If this List can help just one person save a Dachsie, it’s worth it. I want to thank Linda and everyone else for all the work they are doing on this project. ~ Keri Thomas, owner of Dodger, 2002
Special thanks to all the veterinarians, specialists, physical therapists, technicians and canine trainers who advance our IVDD community’s knowledge with your articles and how-to’s plus providing answers to our questions.
Hours of volunteer time are spent every day of the year answering questions to help those on the Disc Disease Care and Support Forum. Others volunteer their skills in countless hours assembling our quarterly newsletter, creating graphics. Others work with specialists in developing IVDD educational materials for the website. YOU can be a volunteer too!
You are a self-starter, love to meet people. With your love of dogs, you will meet many breeds prone to IVDD. Thank you for helping to educate those owners about the two treatments. “Putting to sleep” is not a treatment.
IVDD occurs most commonly in small breed dogs such as the dachshund, pekingese, shih tzu, toy or miniature poodle, cocker spaniel, basset hound, Chihuahua, and beagle. Order the free literature
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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