Conservative Management of IVDD in Dogs: Can They Walk Again Without Surgery? A close look at current research. BackgroundIntervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is the most common cause of sudden-onset paralysis in dogs, particularly in breeds like Dachshunds. Traditionally, surgery is the go-to treatment for nonambulatory dogs (those unable to walk), especially when they still have deep pain perception (DPP)—a strong…
