Dogs can't tell you when they're hurt, so you need to pay attention to their body language to know if it's a muscle strain, sprain, or something more serious like intervertebral disc disease (IVDD).
What is IVDD?
In simple terms, IVDD is when the intervertebral disc material moves into the spinal cord, causing spinal cord compression.
And IVDD is classified into types, with type I and type II being the more common ones.
Type I: More commonly found in dogs with chondrodystrophy, such as Dachshunds or Corgis.
Type II: Any dog can potentially develop it.
Additionally, overweight and older dogs are more prone to IVDD disc disease.
Symptoms
- Decreased appetite and activity
- Weakness or difficulty in limbs
- Hunched back
- Incontinence
- Reluctance to move head and neck
- Anxiety
- Trembling or shaking
- Frequent falls
- Dragging legs
Remedies other than surgery and anti-inflammatory medication
Besides surgery and the painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs prescribed by the vet, what else can be done?
- Physical therapy, strengthening back muscles can help reduce pain.
- Massage, massage can relieve spasms and discomfort.
- Hydrotherapy, low-impact can reduce joint strain.
- Acupuncture, acupuncture can help reduce inflammation and pain.
- Omega-3, Omega-3 provides anti-inflammatory effects and improves joint health.
- Weight loss, reducing the burden on the dog's joints and back.
- Stop feeding carbohydrates (dry food), carbohydrates and any synthetic substances can trigger inflammation.
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