IVDD

Assisi Loop At-Home Medical Device Reduces Pain for IVDD Dogs

August 14, 2020

Princess the Papillion used Assisi Loop to treat IVDD.

Princess had her first IVDD incident when she was just two-years-old. Her pet mom Amy, said that three of the discs in her spine ruptured so violently it turned her spine black. The event happened in the morning and…

When Crate Rest Is Prescribed for Your IVDD Dog

June 19, 2020

Sharon Seltzer

No pet owner likes to hear that crate rest has been prescribed for their IVDD dog. The idea conjures up images of you as the jailer and your pup as the prisoner. It’s not a job any animal lover…

IVDD

Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs: Understanding the Condition

May 28, 2020

Sharon Seltzer

Intervertebral disc disease in dogs is an unfortunately common cause of back pain, hind end weakness and paralysis. An estimated 2 percent of dogs will be affected by IVDD during their lifetime. The percentage is even higher for breeds prone…

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IVDD

Assisi Loop At-Home Medical Device Reduces Pain for IVDD Dogs

When Crate Rest Is Prescribed for Your IVDD Dog

Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs: Understanding the Condition

When Crate Rest Is Prescribed for Your IVDD Dog

Assisi Loop At-Home Medical Device Reduces Pain for IVDD Dogs

Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs: Understanding the Condition

Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in Dogs: Understanding the Condition

Assisi Loop At-Home Medical Device Reduces Pain for IVDD Dogs

When Crate Rest Is Prescribed for Your IVDD Dog

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