Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is a painful disorder of the spine that can lead to weakness, partial loss of limb function, and even paralysis. IVDD is most often seen in dogs with a long back and short legs, but it can occur in any breed of dog — and even in cats.

IVDD can be a frightening diagnosis for owners, so understanding the disease and how it’s treated is the best way to help your pet.

In this webinar, Dr. Daniel Cimino, Resident Veterinarian in Neurology at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in NYC, discusses the most common causes of IVDD, how it is diagnosed, and the treatments that are used to manage the disease. Learn about lifestyle changes that can help your pet recover from, or even slow the progression of, this debilitating disease.

Hosted by the Usdan Institute for Animal Health Education at the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center in NYC.

Read more about IVDD: https://www.amcny.org/pet_health_libr...

00:00 Introduction
03:23 Anatomy of the Spine
12:45 Clinical Signs
26:32 Diagnosis
36:16 Treatment and Prognosis
52:36 Summary
53:22 Q&A