Diagnoses and treatments used in cases of herniated discs in dogs: Review

Authors

  • Júlia Castedo Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais

DOI:

https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v15n10a930.1-7

Keywords:

Discopathies, domestic animals, therapeutic

Abstract

For the execution of this study, research was carried out on scientific articles in order to present current data on herniated disc surgery, a disorder that is the biggest cause of neurological disorders in dogs. Firstly, classified by Hansen, intervertebral disc disease (DDIV) has several reasons, whether by compressive extrusion of the pulpal nucleus, by protrusion of the disc or by trauma. It can be diagnosed after anamnesis, physical and imaging exams, and treated with medication, surgically and, in post operation, by physiotherapy. It is a very common alteration in dogs, especially in chondrodystrophic breeds, being of extreme importance in veterinary orthopedics. 

Published

2021-10-04

Issue

Section

Medicina veterinária

How to Cite

Diagnoses and treatments used in cases of herniated discs in dogs: Review. (2021). Pubvet, 15(10). https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.31533/pubvet.v15n10a930.1-7