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Intervertebral Disc Disease: IVDD

Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD) is a disease that can affect any creature with a spine. In small animal veterinary medicine, it is commonly seen in dogs with long backs such as the Dachshund, Corgi, Beagle, and Basset Hound.

Heights Veterinary Associates

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1 year ago

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