I am happy to hear the positive update! We have a nearly 11 year old cocker spaniel with IVDD. She suffered sudden paralysis and had spinal surgery when she was 5 years old. She had a ruptured disc and large hematoma in the L4-L5 region and was restricted in activity for several weeks (months?) after but she made an amazing recovery. We had to carry her up and down stairs, no jumping etc but she was very cooperative and a little sweetheart through it all. You'll need to use a harness for walking etc as you don't want to put any stress on the vertebra. IVDD can affect the whole spinal column so being cautious and avoiding high energy activities will become your new normal. Our cocker Sophie seems to know that she has to take it easy, but she's still active and happy almost 6 years post surgery. Sending you lots of support and best wishes for a speedy recovery!!!
__________________  Sprite, our little angel, RIP |