The intervertebral disc is a fibrous tissue that provides a jelly-like cushion between the bones of the spine. These discs provide your dog's spine with the flexibility that helps them move, run, and ...

Patricia Louis is a recent graduate of the University of Delaware Lerner College of Business and Economics. She has written for the Philadelphia Wings NLL team and worked in media relations for the ...

Pint the Nova Scotia duck tolling retriever owned by senior author Danika Bannasch and Maddie the dachshund owned by second author Pete Dickinson and Jodi Westropp, all of the UC Davis School of ...

IVDD involves disc herniation or rupture, causing spinal cord compression with varying severity, from pain to paralysis. Breeds like Dachshunds are predisposed, but factors like obesity and trauma ...

A dog owner has been forced to add a sign to her dog's stroller to stop strangers from snickering during walks. Five-year-old Pablo, a miniature wirehaired dachshund, is currently recovering from ...

If you have a dog with short legs and a long back, you may want to start looking for signs of intervertebral disc disease (IVDD). This neurological condition is characterized by back pain and limited ...