IVDD in dogs (intervertebral disc disease) has a range of symptoms, from relatively mild to very serious.
Unfortunately, a dog who appears to be completely healthy one day may take a fall or jump in such a way that a disc becomes ruptured.
Consequently, a forceful jump or bad landing can cause a disc (or discs) to burst and press into the nerves running through the spinal cord. This can be painful and cause nerve damage and/or eventual paralysis.
Certain breeds are more likely to get IVDD due to a disorder of their cartilage formation called chondrodystrophic.
Fortunately, there are some easy and practical things a pet owner can do to minimize the risk of IVDD for their pets and one of them is minimizing jumping on/off furniture.
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