Everyone knows that dogs begin to enter old age after the age of 7, and their physical functions are declining in all aspects, especially dogs with short limbs and long body shapes such as Kyoba, Xishiseng, Dachshund, Coca, Corgi, etc. are more likely to suffer from intervertebral disc diseases in the chest and waist.
The entire shape of the spine of this type of dog is reverse-arched, with the waist collapsed. In addition, this type of dog is prone to gain weight, and the weight of the internal organs will also hang the spine to the ground, so you need to pay close attention.
The situation occurs in dogs often worse than that of humans, and there is even the possibility of paralysis. Do not take it lightly!
Don't scold big dogs for urinating or defecating anywhere. It's not that the dog has become bad, but that the dog has become old.
If the dog becomes disliked and jumps, has a arched back, walks abnormally, and makes a similar scream when picked up. This is a sign of the early stage of lumbar disc herniation. When the disease is severe, symptoms such as hindquarters paralysis, incontinence, and muscle atrophy of the hind legs may suddenly appear.
Dog lumbar disc disease should be prevented in daily life. Although genetic factors are the main cause of herniated discs in dogs, some daily behaviors may also lead to the disease. As long as the dog shoveler pays more attention in daily life, it can reduce the incidence of intervertebral disc herniation.
1.Don't let dogs go up and down stairs
Don't think that dogs go up and down stairs every day can strengthen their bodies. In fact, going up and down stairs is very harmful to dogs. When a dog goes up and down the stairs, he must arch his waist almost every step of the step to increase the amount of lumbar spine movement, so that the lumbar spine is under physical pressure. This will induce the occurrence of lumbar disc herniation disease for a long time.
Therefore, it is best to use the correct posture to hold the dog in the elevator when going up and down the stairs, and try to avoid letting it walk the stairs.
2. Correct holding the dog
Suddenly picking up the dog will cause great harm to the dog's lumbar spine and is an important cause of lumbar disc herniation. Dogs' movements and reaction abilities are not as flexible and agile as cats. Suddenly picking it up will cause the lumbar spine to twist left and right as the body shakes, causing lumbar discs to be stimulated. The correct posture for holding the dog is to hold the dog's limbs together with both hands to keep the waist level and prevent the spine from being in a bent state for a long time.
3. When you are still a dog, don't let it stand often. At this time, the burden on your waist will bring hidden dangers in the future.
4. Control the weight
Over-obese dogs can also cause excessive waist stress. They should maintain appropriate exercise, eat two meals a day, and keep their weight within the normal range.
5. Do not catch cold
Remember to blow dry immediately after taking a bath. It is best to avoid the wet and cold ground when sleeping to avoid joint inflammation.