My dog has IVDD. Should he be fully crated or allowed out to rest?

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I gave 3.5yr old mini golden doodle that was just diagnosed with ivdd on Friday. The X-ray showed calcification in the disc. He is taking prednisone, Valium and Vicodin. The vet just told us to keep him confined, carry out to go potty on a leash. Should he be totally confined to crate, or can we take him out periodically and let him rest beside us? Pet's info: Dog | Goldendoodle | Male | neutered | 3 years and 8 months old | 18 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

I would be inclined to think that since your vet has told you to carry him out to go potty on a leash, the vet wants Rigley to move a little a possible, and that would mean total confinement to a crate. To be sure, however, I would give your vet a call to ask for clarification on this. I certainly don't want to say you can let him out periodically to rest beside you if that's not what your vet wants in terms of his treatment.

My dog has IVDD. Should he be fully crated or allowed out to rest?

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