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Dog enrolled in a veterinary clinical trial

Two Clinical Trials for Dogs with IVDD and Incontinence

August 12, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

If your pet has IVDD or recurring urinary tract infections, there are two clinical trials for dogs you should consider. I think veterinary clinical trials are an amazing opportunity for dogs with medical problems or physical disabilities. It gives them the ability to take part in cutting-edge technology, with leading veterinary researchers. It also enables …

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Labrador retriever enrolled study for dogs with back pain

Morris Animal Foundation Study for Dogs With Back Pain

February 24, 2021 by Sharon Seltzer

If your dog has Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) or pain due to a spine or disc problem, you should know about this clinical trial. The Ohio State University (OSU) has been given the greenlight to start a study for dogs with back pain. It’s funded by Morris Animal Foundation. The project will evaluate a treatment …

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Princess the Papillon used Assisi Loop to treat pain

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

August 14, 2020 by Sharon Seltzer

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 by midnight the little Papillion was undergoing emergency surgery at Louisiana State University, three hours away …

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Beagle dog on crate rest

When Crate Rest Is Prescribed for Your IVDD Dog

June 19, 2020 by 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 wants. But if your dog suffers from Intervertebral Disc Disease chances are good that periodic bedrest will be …

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Longhair dachshund with IVDD

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

May 28, 2020 by 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 to the condition. My goal for this article is to help you understand the …

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Dog Wheelchair LIFE teaches pet families how to care for their paralyzed dog. This is not a medical site and I am not a veterinarian. I am a blogger and pet mom who was the caretaker for Sophie, a paraplegic dog. I’m also a co-founder of the Heaven Can Wait Animal Society in Las Vegas, NV and an animal writer who has contributed to websites and magazines.

The information shared on this site is based on my personal experience and the research I do for each story. Please do not use the content from this blog in place of professional veterinary care.

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