{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Mind-Jam Podcast: Pet Health & Longevity","title":"Signs of Back Pain & IVDD in Dogs and What You Can Do","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6547,"description":"Is your dog’s back hurting? The top signs every pet parent should know.\nBack pain and IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease) are some of the most common issues that can affect our canine companions, especially as they age or if they're a predisposed breed.\nWhether it's a sudden limp, difficulty jumping, or general discomfort, identifying the warning signs early is crucial for helping your dog avoid serious injury and improve their quality of life.\nIVDD occurs when spinal discs become damaged or degenerate, causing pain, nerve damage, and even paralysis. While breeds like Dachshunds and Cocker Spaniels are especially vulnerable, back pain can affect dogs of any size. Left untreated, it can lead to chronic pain and reduced mobility, making effective management crucial.\nFrom supportive bedding and non-slip surfaces to rehab, acupuncture, mobility exercises, and harness support, there are many ways to help manage your dog’s back pain at home. Working closely with a qualified rehab professional and veterinarian will ensure the best approach to managing their condition and improving their quality of life.\nOn this episode, licensed Physiotherapist and Canine Rehab Therapist, Sarah MacKeigan joins us to discuss:\nHow to recognize different types of back pain.\nThe causes and symptoms of IVDD.\nPractical home care for dogs with back pain or IVDD\nComparing surgical versus conservative treatments.\n\nOriginal LIVE aired Dec 29, 2024. To watch video podcasts LIVE, plus take part with your comments & questions, subscribe at Inside Scoop.\nTIMESTAMPS\n00:06:52 Northwest Natural Recall\n00:011:37 How Often does Back Pain Come Up?\n00:17:56 Spinal Cord Anatomy\n00:20:24 Types of Diseases\n00:28:14 What to do when your Pet is in Pain\n00:30:09 Symptoms\n00:35:13 When to Take Action\n00:49:45 Study of Conservative Management of Acute Thoracolumbar Disk Extrusion\n00:55:22 Maintenance for a dog that is down\n01:01:00 Urinary Tract Infections\n01:06:10 Importance of TeleConsultations\n01:11:22 Rehab...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/VZO1m9bmdG1aNzkT-tyDLRzOYfZJ97J11umP3xsw0XE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzY0NjYvMTU5Mjk2/MTY4NC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}