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18-02-2017, 12:16 AM

Disc Problems- Treatment and Prevention

Milo is a 9 month old Yorkie. We were told he was purebred when we got him, but we have come to realize we do not think this is the case. Milo has a very long body, almost like a dachshund. The vet recently also agreed that she does not think Milo is a purebred Yorkie.

Up until last week, Milo was the average puppy. Getting into things, loved playing, and loved walks. Last Friday we began to notice that Milo was just sitting around whining and crying for no reason and that he could not get comfortable when sleeping. He had his tail down, but other than that there were no physical signs of injury. We went to the vet the next morning and they did some blood work to rule out any other issues, and diagnosed him with a back problem. They sent him home with steroids and muscle relaxers.

After a few days he did not improve, and we brought him back into the vet. They diagnosed him with a disc problem and prescribed him Gabapentin to help ease some of his nerve pain. It has since been a few days, and Milo is spending almost all of his time sleeping form the medications. He is no longer whining and crying often, and is finding it slightly easier to get comfortable.

We are assuming it is IVDD and the vet has given us a few options. They are currently holding off on X rays and MRIs because of the cost, but said they will go ahead with those in the coming weeks if his condition does not improve. The vet mentioned surgery as well as acupuncture as treatment options.

I am wondering if anyone has any experience with treatment options for IVDD? The surgery is very costly, and we are worried since he is so young that he will need additional ones later in life. We are very open to trying acupuncture and chiropractic treatments. Just looking for some suggestions.

Thank you!
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28-03-2017, 07:31 PM
My dog had disc problems which would come and go over the years. At times he was in a lot of pain, neck down, yelping etc. Rimady as and when seemed to help. I heard about the anti inflammatory properties of Turmeric and with not very much faith made up a batch. From that day on he never had an episode with his disc. A complete cure. Are you on [a social network]? There is a group called Turmeric Users Group on which you will find the recipe and how much/ often to give it. Hope this helps.
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