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Nose work – safe – fun for IVDD dogs

The best fun thing for your IVDD dog is nose work. Great tips on nose work around your home. Are you adventurous? Check out some advanced nose work for your dog!

Ramp Training- tips from two professionals

Protect the IVDD dog’s discs and back from impact of steps and stairs. Learn the tricks and tips to train your dog to use ramps. You can help your dog learn to use a ramp. Learn the tricks to training from two pro trainers!

Schedule to re-introduce back friendly home activities

Tips and Ideas introduce back friendly home activities and home modifications for your IVDD dog after graduation. Learn how to train for 4 paws on the floor and more.

Neuropathic pain

Neuropathy is a type of phantom pain when the spinal cord has had severe damage. The mind “feels” pain from paralyzed legs no longer having nerve connection— no longer able to send pain messages to the brain.

Frequent bladder infection (UTI) – urinary tract infection

Bladder bugs, the good and the bad. Why some UTI’s keep returning and what to do.. When frequent bladder infection (UTI) occurs, it’s time to work with your vet. This article ranges in ideas for at home to strategies for vet discussions.

Incontinence tips

Tips and ideas for incontinent dogs: garments, exercise, expressing and fluids, recurrent UTI.

Wheelchairs for mobility

Two must-have design points for IVDD dogs using a wheelchair. Give your dog a new lease on life!

What calcifications mean

Calcified or mineralized discs: what they are and what they mean when your vet shows you an X-ray. Types of advanced imaging to compare what an x-ray shows.

Discharge Day List of Questions

A starter list of questions to ask your vet or surgeon on discharge day.

PT – Surgery dog — Water Therapy

Surgery dogs can start water therapy for paralyzed legs as soon as the surgeon directs. Conservative dogs wait to complete weeks of rest when the disc has healed and it’s safe for PT.

Disclaimer:

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.

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