What are the chances of a dog getting better from intervertebral disk disease?

Michael Wong, board-certified veterinary neurologist answers your questions about intervertebral disk disease. This question asks "What are the chances of my dog getting better from a second bout of IVDD?"

[ninajaka]

Salute to you DR. Thank you for takin time and share your expirience and knowledge

[Michellemutts]

My 9 year old dog went down hill 2 days after he was first paralysed, I was trying the rest and med option as I couldn't afford surgery but it got worse and he's was suffering. sadly had to say goodbye within a week, awful having to make that decision but I had to do was right for the situation 💔🌈

[EVEE_Rose-]

From everything I have read. Even if you have surgery it always come back. It’s like people once you get disc problems you will never be the same again even with surgery. Same goes for dogs. Dachshunds have the worse problems with slipped disc because of their long bodies. It will keep happening over and over. Of course vets want to collect that large fee from you. It’s $4K for MRI and over $10K for the surgery and your dog has absolutely no guarantees. To prevent IVDD prevent injuries!

To Prevent IVDD
use only harness
Avoid all Tug-a-war games
Avoid jumping from furniture (sofa, bed)
Avoid stairs.
Avoid any injury.
Pick up from below the body never by arms.
Let them sleep on memory foam mattress, latex or talalay
To avoid spine pressure while sleeping
As soon as you see any signs of IVDD
Immediately crate them for 6 weeks.
They also have a back brace that can be worn during this time.
If in pain have vet prescribe steroids prednisone and Gabapentin
For pain.

[carmenberry]

Do you offer physical therapy for dogs post op in Miami? Moving to the area soon

[mrz]

My dog was diagnosed 4 weeks ago in the early stage. The vet prescribed her corprovet. She was already on cosoequin and omaga 3 fish oil supplements. The vet told me to keep that up. I decided to start giving her CBD the vet thought this was a great idea. After 4 days I noticed a difference. It has now been 4 weeks and she is playing ball running and jumping again.

[aannalese]

I don't think my dog can feel his left side very well. Is there still hope for him?

[kingnate]

My dog can't feel or walk on her back legs

[bettygeorge]

My mini Daxie 12 yrs old fit and well until she suddenly collapsed behind four days ago. She presented with pain and wobbling and fall down behind. She is able to stand and walk before falling. She has feeling in both back toes. An X-ray showed an indication of a disk problem between the thoracic and lumber region. She is crated and on Metacam. She shows no sign of pain. MRI and surgery are not possible for us. Can you please advise on how we manage her toilet procedure? Her urination and bowel movements are normal and not affected by her injury - but how do I support her. At this time I am letting her wobble and squat and then immediately pick her up, but I fear this breaks the strict crate regime. Is this ok and what do you think are her chances of full recovery? I will be grateful for any advice you may offer.

[bryanramos]

Hello dr my frenchie is about 15 months and this morning I noticed some diarrhea Also she looked sick and tired after about an hour I noticed she was having trouble standing or getting up also walking I can tell she puts more weight on on side of her legs any advice on what to do I have her resting

[seidonpumba]

We used Native pet inflammatory supplements it worked for are shitzu.

[aday]

What about the overall quality of life for the dog? No mention of that here. Not a complete synopsis of the whole situation. Therefore I discount this information.

[zeekwolfe]

My dog suffered a slipped disc which...I guess...developed into intervertebral disc disease, this after about 6 months. I had no choice, surgery would cost about three house payments with no guarantees. I had to put her to sleep, with much sobbing in the family.

[rosshempsall]

With surgery that cpsys £10, 000.what a choice for loving owners

[Giveitallyougot]

Our peekapoo just got diagnosed with this last night at the E.R she hasn't had an MRI just x rays and we are so scared for her right now they gave her pain meds and some muscle relaxers all we know to do is keep her crated. She had been shivering on and off wed and Thurs and last night Friday we took her to the E.R and she's been wobbling in the rear when she walks now. I just want to cry

[cachanilla]

Please, some one help or 3 year old frenchie. He had ivdd and want to help him get better. Please