I totally vote for getting a 2nd opinion before ANY operations! I used to have a Maltese and the vet stated she had the same problem (he also stated this is why she had tear stains). I then took her to TWO other vets and they stated nothing was the matter! I also had another dog that a vet stated was close to death and showed me his vet book with a description and everything. I took her to another vet for a 2nd opinion and that vet took out the same book and showed me the first page and it stated info that made it very clear my dog could never have this problem and she lived until she was 13 years old! So although I am not stating your vet is wrong in any way I would just get a 2nd opinion before any MAJOR surgery. JMO though!
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