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Milo’s IVDD Success Story
Meet Milo, the 4 year old miracle Maltipoo who was diagnosed with IVDD in just February of this year. Milo’s story is so important, as it shows the true power of perseverance, and never giving up hope. Milo went from showing slight symptoms, to becoming fully paralyzed in his hind end, to learning how to […]
IVDD Success Stories: Sombras
Meet Sombras, an 8 year old poodle mix from Oakland, CA. Sombras was diagnosed with IVDD in December of 2018 after a ruptured disc left him paralyzed in his hind legs. His emotional story is like many I’ve heard. Not one, but two vets told his loving owner, Claudia, that they only had two options: […]
How Can CBD Oil Help Your Dog With IVDD?
Have you ever thought about what CBD can do for your dog? If your dog has IVDD, you would be surprised by how many ways CBD may help in not only the treatment of their symptoms, but also the treatment of the disease as a whole. In this post I will tell you all about […]
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Milo’s IVDD Success Story
Meet Milo, the 4 year old miracle Maltipoo who was diagnosed with IVDD in just February of this year. Milo’s story is so important, as it shows the true power of perseverance, and never giving up hope. Milo went from showing slight symptoms, to becoming fully paralyzed in his hind end, to learning how to […]
IVDD Success Stories: Sombras
Meet Sombras, an 8 year old poodle mix from Oakland, CA. Sombras was diagnosed with IVDD in December of 2018 after a ruptured disc left him paralyzed in his hind legs. His emotional story is like many I’ve heard. Not one, but two vets told his loving owner, Claudia, that they only had two options: […]
How Can CBD Oil Help Your Dog With IVDD?
Have you ever thought about what CBD can do for your dog? If your dog has IVDD, you would be surprised by how many ways CBD may help in not only the treatment of their symptoms, but also the treatment of the disease as a whole. In this post I will tell you all about […]
What is Hydrotherapy and How Can it Help Your Paralyzed Dog with IVDD?
If your dog becomes paralyzed, or is experiencing neurological deficits as a result of IVDD, they are likely to have a long road to recovery ahead of them. I’m sure you’re wondering what you can do to give them the best possible chance at gaining back their mobility. It can take anywhere from weeks to […]
What Breeds are Predisposed to IVDD?
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is a degenerative disease that affects the discs in the spine of dogs and other animals. The symptoms can range from mild pain to paralysis of the limbs. Though many dogs are able to recover their mobility after a disc rupture, there is no known cure for IVDD. However, knowing what […]
How Can IVDD Cause Paralysis?
What is IVDD? Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is a degenerative disease that affects the discs in the spine of dogs and other animals. It can cause a wide range of symptoms from mild pain to full on paralysis of one or more limbs. The severity of your dog’s symptoms depends on the degree of degeneration […]
What are The Five Stages of IVDD?
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) has a wide range of symptoms from mild pain and stiffness, to full on paralysis. This can make it fairly easy to overlook in the early stages, when the symptoms are less severe. It is very important to learn what symptoms to look out for, especially if your dog is a […]
Life With a Paralyzed Dog
Do you wonder what life is like with a paralyzed dog? If you’re like I was, you’ve probably never thought about what life with a paralyzed dog would be like. When I got Cali, I pictured her running around the house, playing in the yard, going on hiking and camping adventures, and running along the […]
Products for Incontinent Dogs with IVDD
IVDD and Incontinence When my dog, Cali, became paralyzed from IVDD she quickly became incontinent. Incontinence is a common problem that many owners face when their dog is in the more severe stages of IVDD. When it happened with my dog, I had no idea what to do about it! She was wetting the bed […]
Eddie’s Wheels: Wheelchairs for your Paralyzed Dog
What is Eddie’s Wheels? Eddie’s Wheels is an awesome company that makes custom wheelchairs for disabled pets! They make a wide variety of carts to accommodate many different disabilities, and each one is custom tailored to your dog’s needs and measurements. From rear carts to front carts, four wheel carts and accessories. Eddie’s Wheels is […]
Electro-acupuncture for IVDD
Electro-acupuncture can be used no matter what treatment route you take. Electro-acupuncture can be used in combination with what ever treatment option you opt for. Your vet will likely inform you of two treatment options: surgery or conservative treatment. Surgery is the fastest and most effective treatment. It’s usually recommended for more severe stages […]
Spotting and Preventing UTIs
When your dog goes down one of the things you need be aware of is urinary tract infections (UTIs). It is something that I am always on the look out for with my incontinent dog, but luckily Cali has only had one in the year that she has been paralyzed. If your dog’s bladder function […]
Make The Best Out of Crate Rest
In my post ‘Why Crate Rest Matters for IVDD‘, I talked about why crate rest is so important for your dog’s recovery. Now that we understand why it is so important, let’s talk about how to make the best out of a tough situation. 8 weeks is a long time to be cooped up in […]
Why Crate Rest Matters for IVDD?
When your dog goes down the first thing you need to do is put them on crate rest. This ensures that your dog’s movement is restricted and gives them the time that they need to heal properly. This is extremely important, and integral to their recovery. Restricting their movement will lower the risk of further […]
IVDD is Not The End!
You and Your Dog Can Have a Great Life With IVDD! It is our mission to end the misconceptions that surround IVDD and paralyzed dogs. Many people, even some vets, think that paralyzed dogs can’t have a good quality of life. We are living proof that this just isn’t true! Just head over to […]
Conservative Treatment for IVDD
Conservative treatment is very important for dogs with IVDD. When your dog goes down there are essentially two treatment options. One option is the surgical route where a neurologist will perform surgery to repair the ruptured disc and relieve any pressure from the spinal cord. The other option you may choose is conservative treatment. The […]
First Camping Trip After IVDD
Mt Laguna is one of our favorite places to go. It is a quick getaway from the city, but it feels far away. It has always been a place that we go to escape the bustle for a day or two. The lakes stretch out over the meadows, surrounded by pine trees and hawks flying […]