Intervertebral disc herniation not only happens to humans, dogs can also have intervertebral disc herniation! And when it happens to dogs, it is often more serious than humans, and may even lead to paralysis, so fur parents must not take it lightly! This article is about it Let us learn about this disease that commonly occurs in certain dog breeds and learn how to prevent it!

The left side of the picture above shows a normal intervertebral disc, and the left side shows a herniated and deformed intervertebral disc. The so-called intervertebral disc refers to the disc-shaped fibrocartilaginous structure between the vertebrae. Trauma, obesity or aging may cause the intervertebral disc to rupture, causing the nucleus pulposus material inside to deform and protrude, compressing nearby nerves, causing pain, Can not move.

The intervertebral disc ranges from the neck to the waist. However, dog intervertebral disc herniation usually occurs between the eleventh thoracic vertebra and the third lumbar vertebra, accounting for about 75%.