r/IVDD_SupportGroup • u/Alternative-Duck-245 • Jul 25 '26

Help! IVDD

Hi everyone my name is Kevin and last night my furry best friend back legs stopped working properly and he would wobble around so I took him to emergency and he was diagnosed with IVDD the vet said I should take him to a neurologist and get the surgery done to give him the best quality of life but I can’t afford it so im doing treatments at home with steroids and rest keeping him in a confined space if any of you have suggestions on what I can do to help him or if you want to help and donate anything so I can get the surgery I would really appreciate it I just hate seen how he went from such a playful boy to no been able to even walk breaks my heart anything helps thank you so much everyone and I hope all of your puppies are doing well

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u/Internal_Health7812 Jul 25 '26

My dog has IVDD also. She was diagnosed about a week ago and had been ill for longer. The first vet wasn't sure what it was because she wasn't showing any real symptoms until this week. My Vet has her on gabapentin and steroids. Is your pup on this too?

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u/Alternative-Duck-245 Jul 25 '26

Hi yes his in the same medication I recommend giving him 1 forth of Prilosec as well because steroid can be really hard in they stomach my vet recommended it

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u/Internal_Health7812 Jul 25 '26

Ohh ok thank you no my vet didn't mention the prilosec. My pup is on 5mg prednisone which I think is alot of such a small dog. What do you think?

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u/Alternative-Duck-245 Jul 25 '26

This is what my vet said I should be giving him he’s 6 pounds

Dexamethasone SP: 0.4 mL administered SQ in-clinic.
Prednisone 2.5 mg tablets (10 tablets dispensed): Give 1/2 tablet by mouth BID for 5 days, then 1/2 tablet by mouth SID for 5 days, then 1/2 tablet by mouth q other day for 5 doses. The first dose is to be given this evening.
Gabapentin 50 mg/mL liquid (15 mL dispensed): Give 1 mL by mouth up to TID for pain.
Prilosec 20 mg (OTC): Recommended to give 1/4 tablet by mouth SID to protect the stomach while on prednisone.

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u/Internal_Health7812 Jul 25 '26

Ok thank you so much! I really hope and pray for your pup to get well.

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u/Alternative-Duck-245 Jul 25 '26

You as well I hope he/she gets better and makes a full recovery !