What can I expect after my dogs disc surgery?
After surgery, your pet should lay low for six to eight weeks. The spinal cord recovers slowly and extra care must be taken not to allow running, jumping, stairs, playing with other dogs, or hopping on or off furniture. Physical therapy can be started right after surgery to help regain strength.
What happens during Ivdd surgery?
Surgery involves creating a small window in the bone around the spinal cord to gain access to the disk material. The material is removed, relieving the spinal cord compression and allowing healing to take place.
How long after Ivdd surgery Can I walk my dog?
Paralyzed patients on average take 7 to 28 days to regain the ability to walk after surgery. Some patients with more mild symptoms are able to walk within 24-48 hours of surgery.
How long is Ivdd surgery?
This type of surgery can take between one and three hours, depending on the complexity of the procedure.
Is walking good for dogs with IVDD?
While dogs with IVDD can become unable to walk or even paralyzed, the outlook can be very good as long as treatment is initiated immediately. For those dogs who are unable to walk, surgery is recommended to remove the disc material pressing on the spinal cord.
How is Ivdd treated without surgery?
Anti-Inflammatory Medications – Non-surgical treatment of IVDD in dogs will likely include steroid and anti-inflammatory medications to help reduce pain and swelling. These medications are used in conjunction with restricted activity and crate-rest.
How do you live with a dog with IVDD?
Here are a few things you can try to give your dog living with IVDD a better quality of life particularly when they are in recovery:
- Diet – maintain your dog’s healthy weight to reduce stress on their backbone and neck.
- Food – moisten kibble or feed wet food.
How do you fix Ivdd in dogs?
Non-Surgical treatments for IVDD in dogs include strict crate-rest, anti-inflammatory medications, dietary care (managing your dog’s weight to relieve pressure on their back), and physical rehabilitation (physical therapy for dogs).
