Since the early 1900s, veterinarians have observed intervertebral disc disease -- a common cause of back pain, rear limb paralysis and inability to walk -- more frequently in dogs with short legs ...

Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is the most common neurological problem in dogs. It can result in problems ranging from pain and mild nerve dysfunction to complete paralysis. In addition, the onset ...

Degenerative disc disease is when one or more of the discs between the vertebrae of the spinal column deteriorate or break down, leading to pain. There may be weakness, numbness, and pain that ...