Stage IIĭogs with stage II IVDD have moderate pain symptoms in the neck area or over the back. Usually, these dogs respond favorably and recover quickly with medical treatment. Sometimes, dogs show a pain response when you push down on the spine. Your pup may appear to have a stiff neck or gait. In stage I IVDD, dogs show minimal signs of pain or discomfort. Regardless of the type of IVDD, the affected disc puts pressure on the spinal cord, causing pain and weakness in the limbs. With IVDD, the disc protrudes from the spinal column, or the core of the disc extrudes through the fibrous layer and hardens. Usually, you won’t detect signs until later in life, but some pups develop clinical symptoms as early as 2 years. Like arthritis, IVDD is a degenerative disease that progresses with age. How will IVDD affect my dog’s life? (stages of the disease) How can I make my dog’s life better with IVDD?.Can dogs survive without IVDD treatment?.How will my vet diagnose IVDD in my dog?.Does life expectancy vary by IVDD stage?.
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