Summer is coming again, so it’s time to go outside with your dog. It’s always fun to walk with your pet in the forest or in the park, that way you get out together for a while. It is true that not every dog can do this, there are always dogs that cannot live normally due to circumstances.
One of the reasons why a dog can’t get through the day normally is because he could have a neck hernia. It doesn’t happen very often, but if it does, you’re far from home. In this article, we’re going to look at the neck hernia in dogs and we’re going to look at what the operation actually costs.
What exactly is a cervical hernia?
First we need to look at what a neck hernia actually is. A neck hernia is actually a tear in the connective tissue at the intervertebral discs. This mainly occurs at the neck but some dogs can also get it at the bottom of the vertebrae. You can treat it with sufficient rest, treatment or medication. The reason it hurts so much is because the nerve is hit by the bone, the dog obviously does not like this.
There are several symptoms that can indicate a neck hernia. The dog can become paralyzed in its legs, for example, this is all because the bone presses on the nerve. It is also possible that the dog is in a lot of pain, you can see this especially when the dog starts barking or whining when you pet it.
Cost of cervical hernia surgery
A neck hernia can be treated in different ways. If your dog is partially paralyzed, surgery is essential, otherwise there is a chance that he will never be able to move again. It is also important that you go to the vet in time if you think that something is wrong with your dog. The surgery is there to restore the dog’s pain reflexes, which is important.
If an operation is necessary, you will quickly spend between €200 and €1,500. This is indeed a considerable amount. If the operation is so difficult, the total price tag may even be €3,000. But in most cases, a series of painkillers and rest is sufficient for the dog to recover.
Insuring your dog
So it is not at all cheap to have a dog operated on for a neck hernia. In a serious case you will spend a considerable amount. Perhaps you want to prevent all these worries in the future, which is of course possible. One of the ways to do this is by taking out dog insurance for your pet.
With this insurance you can recover the costs you make from the insurer. This is very convenient because you will never pay too much for a certain operation. With some insurers you will even get the entire treatment back. Insuring your dog is therefore the best way to save a lot of money for the treatments
