Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in dogs is a disorder of the spine. This is a neurological condition caused by herniated discs. In humans, this would be similar to a “slipped disc” or “bulging disc ...

Neck or back pain resulting from intervertebral disk disease, is fairly common in animals. Many times the injury can be related to trauma to the spinal cord, i.e. jumping from a high place or a fall.

Shock absorption between our bones is essential to perform normal physical activities. Just like humans, dogs can injure their bones and their joints, making every day mobility a challenge. In ...

Canine intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) constitutes one of the principal causes of spinal cord dysfunction in dogs, with significant impacts on mobility and overall quality of life. This ...

Pint the Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever owned by senior author Danika Bannasch and Maddie the dachshund owned by second author Pete Dickinson and Jodi Westropp, all of the UC Davis School of ...

Since the early 1900s, veterinarians have observed intervertebral disc disease — a common cause of back pain, rear limb paralysis and inability to walk — more frequently in dogs with short legs like ...