If you have a dog with short legs and a long back, you may want to start looking for signs of intervertebral disc disease (IVDD). This neurological condition is characterized by back pain and limited ...

Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in dogs is a disorder of the spine. This is a neurological condition caused by herniated discs. In humans, this would be similar to a “slipped disc” or “bulging disc ...

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Since the early 1900s, veterinarians have observed intervertebral disc disease -- a common cause of back pain, rear limb paralysis and inability to walk -- more frequently in dogs with short legs ...