It was one of the scariest situations we've had to go through with our French Bulldog. Milka was unable to walk, shaking all over her whole body... Her vet suspected a non-surgical herniated disc.

In this blog post, we are going to share our experience with IVDD and the story of how we healed Milka's IVDD 100% naturally, avoiding medication and surgery!

We created this below natural wellness plan for Milka utilizing natural remedies and supplements, bedrest, physiotherapy, red light therapy and veterinary guidance. If at any point Milka did not show improvements on this natural wellness plan, we would have immediately gone back to the veterinary clinic for integrative support and online consultation with a holistic veterinarian.

Disclaimer: We were able to treat our dog 100% naturally. The below pet wellness plan is what worked for our Frenchie. The information in this blog does not substitute professional veterinary advice.

Right after we realized Milka was injured, we immediately administered a dose of 'Your Go 2', 'Jump For Joynts', 'Herbaprin', and 'Inflapotion'.

'Your Go 2' is a natural homeopathic remedy for literally ANY emergency situation. It helps to reduce swelling, inflammation, and pain. It's always our first 'go to' when Milka gets hurt.

'Jump For Joynts' is an effective homeopathic remedy, very effective in reducing inflammation, pain, and any joint-related injuries.

'Herbaprin' is a herbal remedy that helps reduce pain and helps dogs rest and heal after injuries. 

'Inflapotion' is a herbal remedy targeted at reducing inflammation quickly.

We honestly were not really sure what was wrong with Milka, we were guessing at that point and thought she must have hurt her spine, or there must be something neurological. But it wasn't very important in that moment to know exactly what was wrong with her. All of the products we gave her in that moment were natural, so they'll help her regardless of what the injury is.

We continued giving Milka the Jump For Joynts and Your Go 2 four times a day for two weeks and the Herbaprin & Inflapotion 2-3 times a day for 1 week.

Video footage always helps document the injury and helps the veterinarian to get a better idea of what was going on. Immediately after giving her the remedies, we started video recording her shaking and limping. We also wrote down the symptoms, timings, and duration of symptoms in our phone notes so we can reference the timeline correctly and keep track of her progress.

For the past 5 years, we've already been feeding a variety of natural supplements on a daily basis to support a proactive approach to disease prevention and joint concerns. On the same day of the injury we started adding MCT Oil, Bone Broth, and Elk Antler Powder to her supplement routine.

Medicinal-grade MCT Oil supports energy, brain health, and immunity. MCT Oil is extremely beneficial for pets with seizures or any other neurological concern. Since we did not know if Milka's shivering was neurological, we just started adding MCT Oil as a precaution.

Bones Broth supports joint health and is an amazing source of collagen and gelatine.

We also started adding Elk Antler Sprinkles which is honestly incredible and I believe it's one big part of why Milka recovered so fast. Elk Antler Sprinkles are packed with important nutrients that support bone, joint, and muscle health. It also promotes an increase in strength & rapid recovery from injuries.

For the two months after the injury (and honestly still to this day), we focused very heavily on adding natural supplements that help to lower inflammation and support the natural healing process. 

On a daily basis, we fed her 'Gut Soothe', 'Healthy Hip & Joint', 'Potent-Sea', 'Elk Antler Powder', Bone Broth, 'Inflapotion', and 'Herbaprin' for their anti-inflammatory properties as well as 'Your Go 2' and 'Jump For Joynts'. 

Right after the injury we immediately put Milka on bedrest and stopped walking her. We stopped using the harness and just carried her to a patch of grass where she can poop and pee. 

Even inside the house we tried to minimize her walking as much as possible. No jumping either. We got a few moveable barricades and installed baby gates from Amazon to limit her walking.

We ended up not taking her on any walks for 2 weeks. After 2 weeks, we started taking very short walks and we had to use lots of treats so that she doesn't pull the leash. We just always took the precautionary route.