What is a slipped spinal disc / intervertebral disc disease?
Intervertebral disc disease occurs when the jelly-like inner layer of the vertebral disc protrudes, or herniates, into the vertebral canal and presses on the spinal cord, typically causing extreme and debilitating pain. Disc problems such as herniated discs primarily occur in chondrodysplastic (chondro – cartilage, dysplastic – abnormal development) breeds such as the Dachshund, Beagle, Bassett Hound, Pomeranian, French Bulldog, Lhasa Apso, Pekingese, Shih Tzu, Welsh Corgi, Cocker Spaniel, and Miniature Poodle. Many of these dogs were bred to have short, thick legs, and although this is normal for the breeds, it is basically the result of abnormal development of cartilage. Doberman Pinschers (Dobies) can also be affected by intervertebral disc disease, commonly in the neck region. Flint River Ranch’s glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate-fortified Flint River Ranch PLUS premium pet food and Jubilee Wafers are recommended for their potential value in helping pets suffering from or genetic
