Northern Lights Veterinary Acupuncture

Intra-vertebral Disk Disease (IVDD) and acupuncture

Nalla , the courageous little dog

Nalla is a 6 year old female Dachshund with sudden onset of complete hindlegs paralysis due to disk disease. She was treated with steroids, muscle relaxant and electro-acupuncture. This is Nalla after 4 intense acupuncture treatments. You can see the ataxia, but she is gaining strength in her hindlegs.

After 5 electro-acupuncture treatments

Already showing lots of improvement! Nalla was completely paralyzed and not able to stand before starting acupuncture.

This is Nalla today

Back to herself, hunting, playing with her housemate and being a little brat! Good job Nalla!!

Please note that some patients may have surgery for the treatment of IVDD. Acupuncture may not fully restore mobility in some patients. It is important to discuss all treatment options for your dog with your veterinarian, when the diagnosis of IVDD is confirmed.

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Intra-vertebral Disk Disease (IVDD) and acupuncture

Nalla , the courageous little dog

After 5 electro-acupuncture treatments

This is Nalla today