The conservative treatment of cervical hernia in dogs: the importance of respecting procedures – A case study

Abstract

The intervertebral disk herniation is an abnormal disposal of the nucleus pulposus and/or annulus fibrosus. The displacement can be found in the vertebral canal and/or intervertebral foramen. The affection’s therapy can be conservative and/or surgical. The conservative management (non-surgical) of disc hernia is a frequent necessary approach in circumstances in which surgery is not an option for financial, medical or other reasons. This case follows the evolution of a Beagle patient with cervical disk hernia whose therapeutic conservative protocol was modified and prolonged due to its non-compliance which contributed to pain outbreaks.