Dachshund IVDD Reduction Initiative
@IVDDstudy
A prospective, double-blinded, placebo-controlled nutritional study to explore reducing the incidence & risk of IVDD/IVDC/IVDH in dachshunds.
(8/9) There are other, more minor questions needing answers before we can begin, so please keep an eye on this page for future updates.
(7/9) Q: Is it possible to set up a non-profit charity organization with a tax ID, a bank account, donation payment options, etc. for the study? A: Yes, and this step has been completed!
(6/9) Q: Is it possible to have the exact supplements we need sourced so as to include them in the intervention diet? A: It looks like it. We're working on this as well.
(5/9) Q: Is it possible to have one manufacturer create both a control diet & an intervention diet for study participants in each country? A: It looks like it. We're working on the many details with the intent to finalize this soon.
(4/9) Q: Is it possible to attain ethics approval for the study? A: It should be. Receiving ethics approval for a study involving animals is necessary to ensure the welfare of those animals in the study. We're starting on the paperwork for this now.
(3/9) Q: Are there veterinarians willing & able to donate their time and expertise to the dachshund IVDD/IVDC/IVDH reduction initiative ? A: Yes! Specialists from three continents agreed to help with the study design, x-ray interpretations, etc.
(2/9) Q: Are there enough dachshund breeders interested in helping to reduce IVDD/IVDC/IVDH in the breed? A: Yes! Your & other breeders' expressions of interest for this study proposal were fantastically encouraging. There was a high level of interest from dachshund owners too.
(1/9) Hello! Here is an update on our study to reduce IVDD/IVDC/IVDH in the dachshund breed. There are many steps we must get through to make this study happen. Please visit our profile to view all 9 posts related to this update.
Results from a select group of dachshunds who underwent an informal nutritional trial supported the hypothesis that nutrition can have a positive effect on disc health in individuals genetically predisposed to IVDD such as dachshunds. DIRI's goal is to test this hypothesis.
Happy New Year! We’re excited that you're interested in the Dachshund IVDD Reduction initiative. Thanks for your patience while we continue to secure a quality food that will meet the needs for the study. Watch this page for more next steps and message us with any questions.
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