Well now, let’s talk about this IVDD thing in Corgis. You know, those little dogs with the short legs and long bodies? Yeah, them. Seems like they got a problem with their backs.
What is this IVDD anyway? It’s like this, them dogs got these cushiony things between their back bones, like little pillows. And sometimes, them pillows, they go bad. They can pop out or get all squished, and then they start pressing on the nerves in the back. Ouch! That’s gotta hurt, right?
- It’s like a pinched nerve, but in the back
- The pillows in their back go bad.
Now, I ain’t no fancy doctor, but from what I hear, this IVDD thing is real common in Corgis. Every single one of them little fellers is at risk, no matter how young or how old they are. But mostly it starts when they’re about 3 to 6 years old. Though, it can happen whenever, I reckon. Sometimes it comes on slow, sometimes it hits ‘em all of a sudden.
So, how do you know if your Corgi’s got a bad back? Well, they might start acting all weird. They might not want to jump up on the couch no more, or maybe they start yelping when you pick ‘em up. They might hunch their back or drag their feet. Some of ‘em even get all shaky and can’t walk right. Poor little things. It just breaks your heart, seein’ them in pain.
If you see your Corgi acting like that, you best get ‘em to a vet, and quick! The vet will poke and prod ‘em a bit, maybe take some pictures of their back. They call it an “X-ray” or some such fancy word. Then they’ll tell you what’s wrong and what you gotta do.
How do you fix a bad back in a Corgi? Well, it depends on how bad it is, I guess. Sometimes, the vet might give ‘em some medicine to make the swelling go down and help with the pain. Other times, they gotta keep the dog real still for a while, so that back can heal. They call it “crate rest” or something. And sometimes, if it’s real bad, they gotta do surgery. Cut ‘em open and fix them pillows in their back, I reckon.
Now, I ain’t gonna lie to you, this IVDD thing can be serious. But it ain’t always the end of the world. Lots of Corgis get better with treatment, and they go on to live happy lives. But you gotta be careful with them, you know? No roughhousing or letting them jump off high stuff. Gotta keep them backs safe.
Can you stop IVDD from happening in the first place? Well, that’s the million-dollar question, ain’t it? Like I said, every Corgi is at risk. But keeping them at a good weight helps, so they ain’t carrying around extra pounds putting pressure on their back. And try not to let them do too much jumping or climbing. And some folks say that certain exercises can help strengthen their backs, but I don’t know much about that.
The thing is, even if you do everything right, sometimes these things just happen. It’s like life, you know? Sometimes it throws you a curveball. But if your Corgi gets this IVDD thing, don’t you go blaming yourself. Just get ‘em to the vet and do what they say. And give them lots of love and attention. That’s the best medicine, I always say.
So that’s the long and short of it, this IVDD in Corgis. It’s a back problem, it hurts, and it’s common. But it ain’t always a death sentence. Just keep an eye on your little dog, and if you think something’s wrong, get ‘em checked out. Better safe than sorry, that’s what I always say.
This here information ain’t gospel truth, it’s just what I’ve heard and pieced together. If you got a sick Corgi, don’t listen to an old woman like me. Go talk to a real vet. They know what they’re doing.
Tags: [Corgi, IVDD, Back Pain, Dog Health, Spine, Intervertebral Disc Disease, Corgi Health, Symptoms, Treatment, Prevention]
