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Originally Posted by TheLorax  Lindsey, thank you so much. I had hoped in my heart that there was more hope than I would allow myself to feel, and your reply tells me that it is ok to have some hope. Layla is just precious in that picture. |
Definitely keep some hope!
The hardest part for us was trying to stay positive but we got there eventually. Your dog can tell when you're upset about something, and if he can just relax and rest and know you're happy, he'll be content and happy too!
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Originally Posted by Ellie May Lindsey's post reminded me to tell you that it is very likely that my girl has/had a bulging disc. We elected conservative management first and have been very happy so far with her progress.
Surgery was a last resort here. Her vets said only do it if absolutely necessary. |
Absolutely! Layla's vets said the same thing. When she had her second flare-up they said they would only do surgery if she got progressively worse, to the point of losing neurological function. Until then, they would avoid putting her body through the extra stress.