So sorry about your baby................second opinions are best...........I learned alot about this breed the past 25 years.........i dont let my boop jump off anything.......i have stairs for the couch bed etc.......thats just what i do...........he also get glucosomine in his food........but i have to say he is nine now and i dont have any lp problems as of yet...knock on wood..............good luck..............boops and rudy''s mommy
