Here's what your vet probably hasn't told you about IVDD:
It's not just "something that happens" to unlucky dogs.
It's a systematic breakdown of your dog's spinal defense system.
You see, every dog is born with natural mechanisms that keep their spinal discs healthy and resilient. But certain breeds – French Bulldogs, Dachshunds, Corgis, Beagles, etc. – have a genetic flaw.
Their spinal discs start degenerating from day one.
By age 2, micro-damage is already accumulating.
By age 4, chronic inflammation is weakening the disc walls.
By age 6, you're living on borrowed time.
That's when the "inevitable" happens: