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Canine Intervertebral Disk Disease Information

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*Typical treatment and expenses (if provided) is based on historical data from Trupanion.

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Intervertebral disk disease Description:

Intervertebral disk disease is a cartilaginous disk abnormality, which usually provide cushioning between vertebra. Most common in long, low chondrodystrophic breeds.

Typical Treatment and Expenses*:

Paralyzed or chronically affected dogs may require surgery.

Dog Breeds Prone to Intervertebral disk disease:


•Beagle•Clumber Spaniel
•Dandie Dinmont Terrier•French Bulldog
•Papillon (and Phalene)•Pembroke Welsh Corgi
•Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen•Sussex Spaniel