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Laser Disc Ablation: Preventing Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)

January 31, 2020

Laser Disc Ablation: Preventing Intervertebral Disc Disease (IVDD)
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a devastating condition in dogs that can cause pain, sensation loss, and lifelong paralysis. Dallas Veterinary Surgical Center is proud to offer laser disc ablation, a prophylactic procedure that can prevent IVDD development. If your dog is at risk of IVDD, consider laser disc ablation to prevent its devastating effects, costly emergency treatment, and a traumatic experience for you and your beloved pet. What Is IVDD? Intervertebral discs are made up of a flexible, fibrous outer layer surrounding a thick, gel-like center, and are located between the individual vertebrae that compose your dog’s spinal column.…

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