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intervertebral disk disease
canine disease
Also known as: IVDD
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Dachshunds
- In Dachshund: Care and upkeep
The Dachshund is prone to intervertebral disk disease (IVDD), a condition in which the cushioning disks between the vertebrae bulge or burst, resulting in pain and even paralysis. In the early 21st century, researchers found a genetic component to IVDD. A mutation in short-legged dogs causes the disks to harden,…
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