![]() Moreover, the location of the disk problem in the neck can be critically important in determining which of the three scenarios will follow. A “bulging” disk is not the same as a “ruptured” disk. We use catchall phrases like ‘bulged, ruptured, prolapsed, herniated disk’, but they are not all the same. Why these different scenarios for the same problem…‘disk disease’? And more importantly, how can your predict which scenario will apply to your dog should they suffer from neck pain?Īs to why scenarios differ with the same problem (disk disease), the answer is straight- forward…NOT ALL DISK DISEASE IS THE SAME. Sometimes they are worse after surgery, and often the signs recur…the surgery did not seem to really help, or made things worse. Some dogs will have surgery to ‘repair’ the disk problem, but have a protracted and incomplete recovery. These dogs will return to normal or near normal, often within a few days of surgery, and only have a 10% or less chance of recurrent signs in the future.ģ. Some dogs will have surgery to ‘repair’ the disk problem and will make a speedy complete recovery (99% of the time in one study!). ![]() ~20% of medically managed dogs will fail to respond necessitating surgery or euthanasia for intractable pain or neurological deterioration.Ģ. 35% of these dogs will have painful recurrent episodes at some point in the future subsequent episodes are typically worse. In fact, we know that ~40% of dogs who are experiencing neck pain for the first time from a “slipped or bulging disk”, will get better with medical management. The medically managed dog will often get better with time, rest, and symptomatic medications (often a combination of anti-inflammatories, pain medications and sometimes muscle relaxants). Most experienced veterinarians will agree that when a dog has neck pain from intervertebral disk problems (‘disk disease’ ), one of three scenarios follow:ġ. Board certified Vet specialist Neurology/Neurosurgery
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