4 Ways To Help Your Dog Avoid Getting IVDD and 3 Ways to Reduce Their Back Pain
There are many things you can do to help your dog avoid getting IVDD. Avoiding these things can help your dog maintain a healthy back:
1. Jumping onto/down from high surfaces
2. Going up and down large steps
3. Running at top speeds frequently
4. Playing tug-of-war
Additional things you can do include:
1. Using a ramp so your dog can easily get onto higher surfaces
2. Managing your dogs weight to avoid back/neck stress
3. Using a harness to walk your dog to alleviate stress on the back and neck
Rachel Ankeny
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