Discopathy in dogs
Discopathy in dogs is a serious medical situation that develops from damage or changes in the position of the intervertebral discs. To understand them better, we would first like to explain the role and nature of the intervertebral discs. These consist of a cartilaginous fibrous ring, also called annulus fibrosus, and an elastic gelatinous core, called nucleus pulposus. The intervertebral discs ensure pain-free mobility of the back and absorb shocks to the spine, for example when jumping. They lie between the bony vertebral bodies in the spine.