It is a pretty scary feeling when one moment you are letting your dog outside to go potty and the next minute they can’t walk normally. What happened? Did something attack your pet? Did they somehow break their leg? Is it an emergency?

While many things can affect a dog’s ability to use its legs, one of the first diagnoses  that needs to be ruled out is intervertebral disc disease, or IVDD. When IVDD affects a pet, it is important for it to be treated as soon as possible to ensure the best outcome. It can cause some pretty intense back pain, decreased function, and even potential paralysis. Keep reading to learn all you need to know about disc problems in dogs.

When we care for our pet patients at Caring Paws Animal Hospital, we strive to offer the best and latest options in veterinary medicine. Therapeutic laser treatment is a great example of a modern modality that we utilize that can be a really great asset to many treatment plans. Keep reading to learn what laser therapy for pets entails and how it can potentially benefit your furry family member: