How to treat lumbar disc herniation in dogs

Jan 21,2024
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Treatment methods for lumbar disc herniation in dogs:

1. You can use the filiform needle method, insert the filiform needle into the dog’s acupuncture point at a certain angle, and apply a certain amount of Stimulation to treat lumbar disc herniation in dogs.

2. You can also use electroacupuncture. After inserting a filiform needle into the dog's acupoint, pulse current is passed through the needle body to stimulate the dog's acupoint.

3. Acupoint injection can also be used to inject drugs into the dog’s acupoints to treat lumbar disc herniation.

4. You can also use laser needles, which use a laser therapy device to output a red light with strong penetrating power and weak thermal effect for treatment.

5. As the condition gradually worsens and long-term conservative treatment has no effect, surgical treatment is usually required.

Causes of lumbar disc herniation in dogs:

1. It may be the genetic factors of dogs that make dogs congenitally prone to lumbar disc herniation.

2. It is also possible that the dog is malnourished, which makes the dog prone to lumbar disc herniation.

3. The intake of calcium and phosphorus is out of proportion. Calcium deficiency will lead to osteoporosis and bone hyperplasia in dogs, which can lead to lumbar disc herniation.

4. Most owners like to hold the puppy’s armpits with their hands and lift them vertically, sometimes even shaking them violently, which can damage the spine and cause lumbar disc herniation.

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