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The IVDD Handbook: Helping your dog through back and neck problems
The definitive guide to helping your dog through back or neck problems such as IVDD (disc extrusion or ‘ slipped disc ’).
Some of our most popular dog breeds are very commonly affected by IVDD, including the dachshund and French bulldog. The disease takes many owners by surprise, with their dog running around happily in the morning and then being found collapsed later the same day. Dogs with severe IVDD are unable to walk and have no control of their bladder or bowels.
Recovery nearly always involves weeks to months of specialised care at home. For safety and for best results, it's essential to get the details of home care right. Written by Dr Marianne Dorn, a vet and small animal physiotherapist, this handbook Highly recommended for dog owners and carers, dog breeders, vet nurses, animal physiotherapists and vets.
Some of our most popular dog breeds are very commonly affected by IVDD, including the dachshund and French bulldog. The disease takes many owners by surprise, with their dog running around happily in the morning and then being found collapsed later the same day. Dogs with severe IVDD are unable to walk and have no control of their bladder or bowels.
Recovery nearly always involves weeks to months of specialised care at home. For safety and for best results, it's essential to get the details of home care right. Written by Dr Marianne Dorn, a vet and small animal physiotherapist, this handbook Highly recommended for dog owners and carers, dog breeders, vet nurses, animal physiotherapists and vets.
257 pages, Paperback
Published September 21, 2022
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January 10, 2026
Excellent book for anyone dealing with IVDD. Absolutely everything you could want to know as an owner worrying for your fur baby. It’s been a godsend.
April 2, 2023
Very well-organized with easy to follow care guides. There are several sections I know I will check back on as needed. There were a ton of pictures and helpful side boxes for examples and summaries.
This could have read like stereo instructions, but it was designed so thoughtfully and creatively.
I feel more prepared to help my senior dog hopefully recover from her back injury. ❤️
This could have read like stereo instructions, but it was designed so thoughtfully and creatively.
I feel more prepared to help my senior dog hopefully recover from her back injury. ❤️
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June 12, 2023My baby sadly had a relapse and we had to let him go.
This book was so helpful and really has information on about everything you can think of concerning IVDD.
This book was so helpful and really has information on about everything you can think of concerning IVDD.
May 1, 2026
Amazing book with lots of pictures and practical advise
May 6, 2026
Helpful book for when you are ready to dive deep and get all the details you can about this condition and how to help your dog.
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