Registrations for the event sold out in just two days.

The Kennel Club has opened a waitlist for their free webinar about intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in dogs.

The webinar, part of a series by The Kennel Club’s health team, has received a record number of sign-ups, with registrations selling out in two days.

The event will take place on Thursday, 24 August 2023 from 7.00pm- 8.30pm on Microsoft Teams, and will provide owners, breeders and veterinary professionals with an opportunity to learn more about IVDD.

The talk will cover the latest research into the condition, symptoms, possible treatment options, potential for future research and the methods of reducing risk, including details of The Kennel Club IVDD Scheme for Dachshunds.

It will include a presentation from IVDD specialist Dr Paul Freeman, principal clinical neurologist at the Queen’s Veterinary School Hospital, University of Cambridge. This will be followed by a question and answer session for attendees to give queries and experiences for discussion, which can be submitted at the time of registration.

IVDD is a degenerative neurological disease, which is caused by the gradual deterioration of the intervertebral discs in a dog’s spine.

As dogs age, the discs can deteriorate and harden, which results in diminished shock-absorbing capability and can lead to a slipped disc and spinal cord compression. IVDD can also cause pain, nerve damage and paralysis.

Although the condition is complex, caused by different genes and environmental and lifestyle factors, there are certain breeds and types of dogs that may experience disc deterioration and IVDD at younger ages.

The waitlist is open for registration here.

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