French Bulldog suffering from spina bifida on a dog wheelchair.
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Spina Bifida in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

Spina bifida in dogs is a congenital condition that occurs when a dog’s spine and spinal cord fail to develop properly during early gestation. This condition belongs to a group of disorders known as neural tube defects. The neural tube is the embryonic structure that eventually develops into a dog’s brain, spinal cord, and the tissues that enclose them. When part of…

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