Learn about IVDD

  • What is it?

    IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease) is a condition in which the discs between the vertebrae of the spine degenerate or herniate, leading to pain, nerve damage, or paralysis, commonly seen in dog breeds like Dachshunds. It occurs due to aging, genetics, or trauma, and treatment options range from rest and medication to surgery, depending on severity.

  • How common is it?

    IVDD is relatively common, especially in short-legged dog breeds. Dachshunds have a 10x higher risk than any other dog breed, with 1 in 4 showing signs of symptoms from mild to severe.

  • What does treatment look like?

    It depends on the severity. Mild to moderate cases may require crate rest, medications to reduce swelling and manage pain, and physical therapy.
    More severe cases require surgery to remove herniated disc material and relieve spinal cord compression and post-surgical rehabilitation to regain mobility.

  • How much is surgery & rehab?

    IVDD surgery and rehab can typically cost several thousand dollars, depending on factors like location, severity, and the veterinary hospital. Additional costs for diagnostics, post-surgical care, and rehabilitation can bring the total closer to $10,000 or more.

  • What can I do to help?

    Proceeds from every purchase here at Coop's Coffee go towards helping dogs experiencing IVDD. Your contribution will support organizations providing surgery assistance, pet owner education, and preventive care. Order your freshly roasted craft coffee today, and help us make a difference for a dog in need!
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Cause FAQ

What is Your Giving Strategy?

Proceeds from every purchase go towards organizations helping dogs with IVDD to assist with costs due to surgery or rehabilitation.

How Does Your Giving Strategy Impact Your Company?

Coop's Coffee takes great pride in sourcing, blending, and roasting the finest coffee to create our signature smooth taste. But we also fundamentally believe in giving back to nonprofits that have made the most significant impact. Our donations are integral to our brand, and we are proud to make donations to a growing number of dog care-centered organizations every year.

How do you select which nonprofits to support?

Coop's Coffee donates to trusted organizations and research institutions that make the most significant impact on supporting dogs diagnosed with IVDD, their care, and parent education.

How do you decide the amount to donate to each nonprofit?

Coop's Coffee aims to maximize the impact of its charitable donations. To that end, we make an annual assessment of the organizations we support and how they are supporting dogs with IVDD and their owners. After this evaluation, we determine how to appropriate our charitable giving based on need and impact.

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