Ruptured discs put pressure on the spinal cord causing weakness, pain, and paralysis.
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint inflammation in the spine causes stiffness, difficulty moving, and discomfort.
Arthritis
Overexertion can strain back muscles causing acute pain, spasms, and limited mobility.
Muscle Strains
This progressive spinal cord disease leads to hind leg paralysis in older dogs.
Degenerative Myelopathy
Partial dislocation of vertebrae compresses spinal nerves resulting in sensory loss.
Vertebral Subluxation
Some dogs are born with spinal abnormalities like hemivertebrae leading to instability.
Congenital Defects
Both cancerous and benign spinal tumors press on the spinal cord and nerves.
Tumors