IVDD in Pekingeses

Clinical overview

Why Pekingeses carry elevated IVDD risk

Pekingeses are predisposed to intervertebral disc disease relative to many mixed-breed dogs, driven by conformation and heritable risk. Early detection and a dated care timeline materially change outcomes for this breed. Keep symptoms, diagnostics, medications, and surgical notes together so every caregiver sees the same IVDD history.

Watch list

Symptom checklist

• Sudden cry-out pain with a hunched back
• Reluctance to jump or climb stairs
• Wobbly gait progressing toward paralysis
• Loss of bladder or bowel control in advanced grades
• Knuckling or dragging of pelvic limbs

Digital vault protocol

Emergency & longitudinal management

1. Log mobility grade (pain → ataxia → paresis → plegia) with exact timestamps
2. Archive MRI level(s), neurology notes, and surgical reports
3. Document crate-rest compliance windows and exceptions
4. Track bladder expression schedules and UTI treatment
5. Photograph ramp/home setup for sitters and rehab teams