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04-10-2015, 06:15 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Urbana
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| Just Diagnosed - Morkie with IVDD Just yesterday, my lovable monster was diagnosed with IVDD. I noticed a change in his behavior immediately, and took him in. He has a slipped disc in his neck…poor guy! He’s 7, so that’s still middle age, and he’s always FULL of energy. He’s a wild child for sure, so it’s going to be hard putting him on cage rest! What changes have you made once you found out your pup has IVDD? Has anyone changed their dog over to human food because of it? I love this guy more than ANYTHING in the world. So, I want to do everything I can. Even if it means some hydro-therapy or acupuncture or whatever! |
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04-10-2015, 08:58 AM | #2 |
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| Sorry to hear about your poor pup. Has he been seen by a neurologist/specialist, and if so are they recommending surgery? From what I've read that is usually the first course of treatment, followed by physical therapy and hydro-treadmill. I don't know how changing diet would benefit this condition, unless it is to help lose weight in an obese dog to put less pressure on the back.
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04-10-2015, 09:06 AM | #3 |
YT 2000 Club Donating Member | Has an orthopaedic surgeon done the diagnosis? With this it is important to have a clear understanding of where the disease is - how many of the cervical vertebrae are involved etc. Also you should have been given guidelines on exercise restriction - crate rest - activities to avoid etc etc etc. Acupuncture I have found good for pain relief both human and doggies - my boy has DLSS and when he was acute I used acupuncture with a vet trained in canine acupuncture.. This was for pain management. I am not a fan of chiro for neck issues - unless the vet chiro is highly skilled and does not use high velocity thrust adjustments. Usually you raise the food bowls and water dishes so your dog does not have to bend their head very much to eat or drink water. Hydrotherapy is most indicate during acute flares and that being a cold compress. There are various sites that sell custom made Velcro wraps for canines. I have a lumbar one - a neck one - and a knee one. They are not too pricey. Again I would talk with my ortho about using this before I invest any $$ into it. You also might want to look into this: VOM https://www.vomtech.com/whatis.htm Bottom line is get a treatment plan in place with vet(s) consultations Good luck
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