Dog care, symptoms, health issues, and dog health advocacy from an owner's perspective. In loving memory of Jasmine.
When it comes to infrared thermography, I have only one question. Why doesn’t every clinic have this yet? Perhaps it’s not the miracle diagnose-all method, but I think it’s pretty close to it. As well as it is 100% non-invasive and very affordable. And I find the insights it can provide amazing. What is veterinary infrared thermography? Infrared thermography detects…
Canine intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a common orthopedic problem affecting the spine. Injuries and diseases that affect the spine are quite dramatic and disabling. Some breeds are particularly susceptible to the problem. The affected breeds include Dachshunds, Beagles, Basset Hounds and Shih Tzus. Further information: Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs Thank you, Lisa Luckenbach, for sharing your story.…
Dogs can be affected by spinal conditions from the neck to the mid and lower sections of the spine. Dachshunds are one of the breeds most susceptible to spinal problems. The treatment for severe cases is laminectomy–surgical decompression of the spinal cord in the affected area. What if your dog went through the surgery but continued to have issues? Thank…
Even though some breeds are more susceptible to intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) than others, any dog that has a spine can suffer a disc injury. Intervertebral disc disease is a condition where the cushioning discs between the vertebrae of the spinal column either bulge or burst (herniate) into the spinal cord space. Further information: Slipped Disc, Bad Back, and Muscle…
Spinal surgery—laminectomy—is a costly but life-changing treatment for dogs with disc injuries. Many dogs recover with conservative treatment but for some, surgery is the best way to give them their lives back. Laminectomy is a surgical procedure that relieves compression on the spinal cord. Thank you, Laura Potts, for sharing Lincoln’s story. Lincoln’s story The first few years of Lincoln’s…