Can dogs break their spine?
Fractures (breaks) of the spine occur when dogs and cats are involved in road traffic accidents or suffer other major trauma such as a fall or running into a patio door.
Can a dog’s broken back be fixed?
Displaced or unstable fractures and luxations are best treated surgically. This typically involves making an incision down the center of the back over the injured area, precisely re-aligning the fragments, and securing them in place with screws, pins, wire, and/or bone cement.
Why do Great Pyrenees have a wobbly gait?
A genetically linked neurological condition that could occur in your Great Pyrenees causes a wobbly, drunken gait. This condition, known as wobbler disease or wobbler syndrome, happens because there is a narrowing of the vertebrae in the neck, which pinches the spinal cord and associated nerves.
Are there any health problems in the Great Pyrenees?
Obesity can be a significant health problem in Great Pyrenees. It is a serious disease that may cause or worsen joint problems, metabolic and digestive disorders, back pain and heart disease.
What happens to a Great Pyrenees if she loses her teeth?
If we don’t prevent or treat dental disease, your buddy will lose her teeth and be in danger of damaging her kidneys, liver, heart, and joints. In fact, your Great Pyrenee’s life span may be cut short by one to three years!
What kind of dog is a Great Pyrenees?
With proper exercise and socialization she makes a calm and patient family companion. The Great Pyrenees is an ancient French breed originally used to herd sheep. They also worked as guard dogs for nobility. The Great Pyrenees was named for the Pyrenees Mountains in southwestern Europe.
A genetically linked neurological condition that could occur in your Great Pyrenees causes a wobbly, drunken gait. This condition, known as wobbler disease or wobbler syndrome, happens because there is a narrowing of the vertebrae in the neck, which pinches the spinal cord and associated nerves.
Obesity can be a significant health problem in Great Pyrenees. It is a serious disease that may cause or worsen joint problems, metabolic and digestive disorders, back pain and heart disease.
If we don’t prevent or treat dental disease, your buddy will lose her teeth and be in danger of damaging her kidneys, liver, heart, and joints. In fact, your Great Pyrenee’s life span may be cut short by one to three years!
What happens if you have a broken vertebra?
A fracture of the vertebrae could lead serious complications, such as bone fragments that pinch and damage spinal nerves or the spinal cord. There are a number of common broken vertebrae injuries in the back area, many of which will be discussed in the next section. Common Types Of Fractured Vertebrae Injuries
