Intervertebral disc disease in the dog 1. Pathophysiology and diagnosis

DEGENERATIVE intervertebral disc disease is the most common spinal disorder in the dog. This article discusses the pathophysiology of intervertebral disc and spinal cord disease, the associated historical and clinical features, differential diagnoses and aids to diagnosis. A second article, to be published in the next issue, will focus on the management options for dogs with intervertebral disc...