My dog has IVDD (back), but I am very careful with him at all times. He has never had a case of a ruptured disk and is taken straight to his vet at any sign of pain (yelping).
He uses stairs (stacked pillows) to get up and down off the bed. He is never allowed to jump off furniture and is always carried up and down any staircase.
He has been treated twice within the past 12 months for very mild relapses. His vet examined him and tested for pain. He was then xrayed. He was given a shot of Dexamethasone and B-12. He was sent home with a course of more Dex (very low dosage), Carafate for stomach protection, antibiotics, and Brain/Nerve Support formula tablets by Animal Nutrition Technologies.
His vet requires that Beanie avoid any running or jumping particularly during recovery. Crate rest is normally recommended.
He continues to take a daily maintenance dose of his Brain/Nerve Support tablets and is doing great.
__________________ Beanie the 12 lb Mini Dachshund Fed A Prey Model Raw Diet |