Fibrocartilaginous embolism, or FCE in dogs, happens when an embolus (piece of fibrocartilage or possibly high circulating lipids in schnauzers) compromises the blood flow to the spinal cord, causing a spinal stroke. Symptom onset is usually rapid, often when a …
You’ve just been given a diagnosis for your dog: Fibrocartilaginous Embolization (FCE). What exactly is this condition and how is it treated? Read on to learn more about the symptoms, treatments, and prognosis of FCE in dogs.
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is a degenerative condition of the spine in dogs. It is more common in chondrodystrophic dog breeds, with those breeds at a higher risk of suffering intervertebral disc problems when they’re young. The main reason for IVDD …
Back injuries were reported as the second most common injury in agility dogs (behind shoulder injuries) and accounted for 18% of all agility injuries. But why do agility dogs get back injuries? This article explores factors that may increase the …
