Treatment of Canine Intervertebral Disc Disease with Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine

Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in dogs is a common medical problem encountered by small animal practitioners. It normally occurs in both small and large canine breeds. From a conventional medical perspective there are two treatment options available for these patients, conservative medical management, or surgical intervention. There is, however, an effective third option available, traditional Chinese veterinary medicine (TCVM). This article will discuss how to use TCVM in the treatment of canine IVDD patients, results that can be expected, and a case series of 12 dogs affected with IVDD.