IVDD

Jun 2219 min read

The behavioural aftermath of IVDD and other conditions needing confinement for recovery and how to make life easier!

When your dog is suddenly put onto "strict rest" the sudden loss of freedom can be as hard as the sudden loss of movement. I explore...

Apr 285 min read

Can you re-toilet train a dog with IVDD?

Interestingly, when they become incontinent with IVDD, the idea they may regain continence seems impossible. There is no advice on this...

Apr 199 min read

Crate training? Do we? Don't we? And how?

The great crate debate. Do we? Don't we? How do we do it. There has been a lot of posts recently discussing the use of crates. I've...

Apr 1511 min read

IVDD Genetics for Idiots…sorry, Dummies….well…me.

I could easily write a very structured "how to" guide on the genetics that influence IVDD, but if I am honest I struggle to read beyond...

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Apr 610 min read

Fudge - our April Fool, a cantankerous old g*t who brought so many smiles and tears!

I will never forget picking up Fudge…..I will never forget our journey.... I will never forget Fudge. Picture this, a few months prior I...

Mar 56 min read

IVDD - It's not all about the legs! The bladder is a priority too!

BLADDER CARE. No pics for this one. Its an urgent blog to raise awareness QUICKLY! Please share this blog or similar to help people...

Mar 16, 20224 min read

Living with an IVDD dachshund or two!

As many of you know I have had a few Grade 5 dogs come to me for rehabilitation. Its easy to make judgements on a dogs quality of life...

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