IVDD - Managing Necks and Backs
with Johnny “Randy” Cross, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
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1 Hour RACE-Approved CE Credit
IVDD - Managing Necks and Backs
Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) is one of the most common neurologic conditions in small animal practice—but diagnosing and managing it can be challenging. This course breaks down the essentials of IVDD in both dogs and cats, covering clinical signs, breed predispositions, and key diagnostic tools. You’ll explore medical treatment options and gain practical guidance for providing effective at-home care instructions to clients.
Whether you're in general practice or looking to sharpen your neurology knowledge, this course offers actionable insights to support better outcomes for your patients and peace of mind for their people.
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What You'll Take Away From This Lecture:
01
Clinical Pattern Recognition
Learn how to use patient history, breed predisposition, and clinical signs to distinguish IVDD from other spinal cord diseases confidently.
02
Breed-Specific Insight
Understand the unique risks and outcomes associated with certain breeds—and how that knowledge can guide diagnosis, prognosis, and communication.
03
Medical Management Mastery
Get a clear overview of the medications commonly used to manage IVDD, including pain control and anti-inflammatory strategies.
04
Effective At-Home Care Guidance
Discover how to create rational, realistic home care plans and set appropriate expectations for pet owners navigating recovery from IVDD.
Meet Your Teacher
Webinar Host Johnny “Randy” Cross, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology)
Randy Cross was born in Raleigh, North Carolina but lived most of his life in Blacksburg, Virginia, where he went to college and Veterinary School. He received his Bachelor's of Science from Virginia Tech in 2002, majoring in Biology with Minors in both Chemistry and Entomology. He then attended Virginia-Maryland Regional College
of Veterinary Medicine and received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2007.
After graduation, he continued his training as a rotating intern at the Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in New Jersey. Knowing for a long time he had a love for neurology/neurosurgery, he then completed his residency in neurology/neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania in 2011. He has several publications and has presented at the national level as well. He was the first neurologist in the Indianapolis area, where
he has been for 12 years. He is also the medical director of his clinic, supervising over 20 veterinarians.
Dr. Cross lives in the Indianapolis suburbs with his wife and two daughters. His wife is also a veterinarian and it gives him a great appreciation for how difficult it is to be a general practice veterinarian. They have multiple dogs, a cat, and four horses, which he hopes to acquire no more horses. In his free time he works out and reads non-fiction books. He would love to hear your favorite book to expand his reading.