Ventral Slot Surgery to Treat IVDD
Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) in dogs is a common cause of back pain, rear limb paralysis, and inability to walk or feel the back legs. Certain breeds including the Dachshund, Shih Tzu, Pekingese and Beagle are commonly affected. IVDD can affect any part of the canine spine.
In this video, the neurologists at Southeast Veterinary Neurology in South Florida help a patient with neck pain and inability to walk in all four limbs by performing ventral slot surgery.