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Canine Intervertebral Disk Disease Information
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 |
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