Hansen Type I, II & IIIEditorial Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a degenerative condition with disc degeneration occurring because of loss of the disc to “hold water” becoming dehydrated. You may have heard your vet professional refer to “calcification” or...
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Attention owners currently undergoing CONSERVATIVE TREATMENT, here are a few tips and links to give you a little leg up during your journey. First, it is important to remember that each dog is different, and so is each herniation, and you and your professional...
Whoever said crate resting a Dachshund was easy needs to be hunted down and locked in a room full of IVDD sausages without earplugs for a week :-/ When a human is admitted to hospital for back surgery they are confined to a bed, topped up with medication and hauled...
Wouldn’t it be great if we could look into a crystal ball and see into the future? Our pets are family and if they break as owners, we need to be aware that it can be very expensive. https://www.rspcapetinsurance.org.au/pet-care/pet-ownership/cost-of-pet-ownership...
Should you do it and when is the best time? This is an important topic to consider, especially when it comes down to the long-term joint health of your dog and particularly with respect to IVDD in Dachshunds. Before we begin, please understand that the age a dog is...
It’s time ALL current and prospective Dachshund owners seriously consider what is required when taking ownership of these extremely high maintenance hounds! Yes, we understand Dachshunds are simply irresistible and are one of the “must-have” breeds of the...
Are you aware that Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is one of the most common health issues in Dachshunds; with one in four being affected at some stage during their lives? Ref: https://www.dachshundhealth.org.uk/dachslife-2018 We can’t deny how adorable this...
If your hound is paralysed or walking in an odd manner, chances are your dog is experiencing a serious disc episode and needs URGENT medical attention. In such an instance, we advise you immediately crate your dog to restrict movement (to prevent further injury) and...
We can’t stress enough the importance for all Dachshund owners to be aware and learn to know all the signs and symptoms of back disease and the possibility of a disc herniation. Unfortunately, as not all Veterinary Clinics are familiar with this disease, IVDD can be...
Sadly, the first time many owners become aware of IVDD is when their dog becomes paralysed/struggles to walk, and/or stand or has a very pronounced hunch with crippling pain. If you are ever faced with this awful situation, we recommend you take the following action:...
The two most common locations of IVDD are thoracolumbar (mid-spine) and cervical (neck). Dogs with spinal IVDD usually have neurological dysfunction (weakness, inability to walk, etc.) and pain. Dogs with cervical IVDD often have severe pain alone and it can be...
