Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) has been recognized in dogs since the 1800s, when the
first descriptions of extruded disc material within the vertebral canal were published. In the …

Intervertebral disc (IVD) herniation is a common cause of neurologic dysfunction in dogs.
During the last 60 years, IVD herniation has been the focus of significant research aiming to …

Background Thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusion (TL‐IVDE) is the most common
cause of acute paraparesis and paraplegia in dogs; however, guidelines on management of …

Imaging is integral in the diagnosis of canine intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) and in
differentiating subtypes of intervertebral disc herniation (IVDH). These include intervertebral …

Evidence of intervertebral disk degeneration (IVDD) is extremely common in dogs, and its
prevalence increases with age. It has many important consequences because degeneration …

Modic changes (MC) are a common phenomenon on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in
spinal degenerative diseases and strongly linked with low back pain (LBP). Histology …

Knowledge of the prognosis of acute spinal cord injury is critical to provide appropriate
information for clients and make the best treatment choices. Acute intervertebral disc …

Breed Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats, Third Edition provides a comprehensive
exploration of current knowledge of breed predispositions based on rigorous examination of …

Objective—To determine the incidence and distribution of intervertebral disk (IVD)
degeneration–related diseases in a large population of dogs of various breeds, ages, and …

Objective—To determine the success of medical management of presumptive
thoracolumbar disk herniation in dogs and the variables associated with treatment outcome …