I had thought of that, but the thought process did not go too far. I will discuss it with my vet. Thanks.

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My 60 lb, 12 year old lab has been diagnosed with spinal issues and the neurologist is pushing for a dorsal laminectomy. I really have no clue what to do. Now that I have researched this, I realize his spinal issues have been going on for a while, but he finally went to the vet when he began slouchi...