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Research finds disc herniation is higher in Dachshunds compared with Basset Hounds

New research, assessing canine cases at two CVS’ referral hospitals, has found a significantly higher incidence of thoracolumbar invertebral disc extrusions (IVDE) – also known as disc herniation - in Dachshunds, compared with Basset Hounds.

The researchers hope that the differences found in the Incidence and clinical characterisation of thoracolumbar intervertebral disc extrusions...