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Some small and medium-sized dogs are prone to lumbar spine problems. Among them, Jingba, Xishi, sausage, Cocker, etc. are the most rare.
The causes include:Hereditary factors; calcium and phosphorus malnutrition in puppies; trauma; cartilage dystrophy, etc., which cause degeneration of canine intervertebral discs.
Causes include: Inadvertently jumping; suddenly slipping; playing around; breeding; catching cold, etc.
Frequent sprains and arthritis can cause the dog’s lumbar intervertebral disc to overshoot and compel nerves. In more serious cases, it may even lead to lifelong paralysis. Generally, dogs aged 2-6 years will show signs of onset of disease. In order to protect our dogs from painful lumbar spine diseases, we need to pay attention to the following issues.
Pay attention to the nutritional status of dogs. Experience shows that dogs that eat professional dog food and have balanced nutrition are less likely to have such problems. Dogs that eat liver, meat, ham and other simple foods for a long time will lack calcium and are more likely to suffer from waist injuries. Especially the use of liver, because liver is high in phosphorus and low in calcium, and phosphorus has an inhibitory effect on the absorption of calcium. Long-term eating of liver will lead to a lack of calcium in the body, causing rickets in young dogs and cats or rickets in adult dogs and cats. rickets.
Don’t over-drain. Do not let the puppy learn standing movements such as bowing. Such movements place too much burden on the waist and will bring hidden dangers in the future. If conditions permit, it is best not to let the dog control the stairs by itself to prevent spraining the waist. Fighting with dogs can cause sprains. Dogs that have already had sprains should be treated more carefully, and regular sprains must be avoided.
Control body weight. Excessive obesity can also cause excessive stress on the waist. It is necessary for the dog to maintain an appropriate amount of exercise, eat two meals a day, and control the body weight within normal limits.
Don’t catch a cold. Remember to blow air immediately after bathing. It is also best to avoid the wet and cold ground when sleeping to avoid causing joint inflammation.
As soon as you notice any of the following symptoms, please seek medical attention immediately
The affected dog may suddenly appear paralyzed all over the body, or may be paralyzed in the hindquarters and walk unsteadily. , situations such as unwillingness to communicate. If suddenly no one touches its waist or body, the dog will howl when someone touches its body, and it will be violent by nature.If you are dry, have a stiff gait or are extremely cautious when walking, and occasionally avoid places that are out of reach of people such as the bed, this is very likely to be a sign of severe conical disc disease.
When acute intervertebral disc rupture occurs, severe pain begins, sighing, reluctance to move or difficulty climbing stairs, or aggressive behavior. Movement impairment of the two hind limbs (paralysis or paralysis) and sensory loss soon followed. Symptoms generally continue for some time. 80% of patients can recover after the first appearance, and some dogs can even recover on their own. However, it is easy to relapse, and the owner needs to pay attention to it and make early discovery and early treatment!
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