In part II of this series on IVDD in dogs, a miniature Dachshund named Tango receives conservative medical management to treat intervertebral disc disease. Integrative veterinarian Dr. Julie Buzby recounts Tango’s non-surgical treatment plan and shares why surgery for IVDD correlates to the severity of IVDD symptoms. For Part 1 in this series, please read, “IVDD in Dogs: Why it Happens.” The answer may surprise you.
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IVDD in Dogs: Why it Happens
If you have ever owned or loved a Dachshund, you are probably familiar with the most common spinal disease in dogs—intervertebral disc disease, commonly referred to as IVDD.
But I don’t like to talk about “diseases,” I like to talk about dogs, so our story begins with a MUCH loved four-year-old miniature Dachshund named Tango.
Laryngeal Paralysis in Dogs: The Ultimate Guide
When I think of laryngeal paralysis in dogs, I think of Charlie—a good-natured black Labrador Retriever who had been my patient for many years.
I think about a complex syndrome in senior dogs called Geriatric Onset Laryngeal Paralysis Polyneuropathy or “GOLPP.” While it had not been fully characterized nor named when Charlie was alive, in retrospect, I’m sure GOLPP most accurately represents his condition.
And I think about the three boxes of tissues I went through the night we lost Charlie because of this disease.
Dog Euthanasia: Knowing When to Say Goodbye
Are you struggling to know when to say goodbye to your dog? Most likely, your canine companion has been by your side through the joys and sorrows of life. He or she has been steadfast in their loyalty and love. You’ve walked life’s path together—both literally and figuratively. Making the decision to let your terminally ill grey-muzzled companion go may seem unbearable. Dog euthanasia is not an easy topic to broach. But comfort, hope, and help are here.
Preventing Dog Falls: A Dog Mom’s Small But Mighty Discovery
Preventing Dog Falls: A Dog Mom’s Small But Mighty Discovery When Jess, a conscientious mom of an 11-year-old Lab mix, noticed her aging dog beginning to slip on stairs and hardwood floors, she knew there had to be a solution to preventing dangerous dog falls. Rather than risk an accident, Jess took action to help […]
