Remember also that things aren't always what they appear to be. The dogs that suddenly recovered from chiropractic, were they on steroids? What pain meds? Had they been rested? For how long? Were they still that day? Were new drugs recently added in? Had they been rested for 4+ weeks and coincidently started feeling better that day?
Attempting to align bones can't automatically heal a bulging disc. So whether or not an animal gets relief from a procedure doesn't have much bearing on whether or not they have to be rested. All IVDD dogs have to be rested.
Only an orthopedic surgeon should decide on a treatment plan for your pup when things get to a potentially dangerous point (and it is now).
My girl has IVDD. Still learning, but her vets are the ones who decide what we do and do not do to and for her. If you would like to talk, PM me.
