How is disk disease treated?
Mild cases in dogs that have pain only and minimal loss of function (Grade 1 or early Grade 2) are usually treated with strict cage rest and pain relieving drugs. More serious problems such as extreme weakness or paralysis of the rear legs usually require surgery. Complete loss of feeling is considered an emergency and surgery should be done as soon as possible (but certainly within 24 hours) to allow any chance of recovering the ability to walk.
