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Originally Posted by ladyjane  How was it diagnosed? In order to diagnose it they usually need to be put under anesthesia. Are they sure there isn't anything else going on? I personally would not put a 13 or 14 year old through the surgery. |
I did some reading up on it, and it's usually diagnosed while the dog is sedated or under anesthesia. It's such a simple surgery that it's often repaired at the time of diagnosis
in younger dogs. I don't know how this surgery goes for older dogs. That's why I suggested that the OP consult with a surgical expert to determine whether the benefits outweigh the risks. If the dog is miserable, or if the condition is so bad that it could shorten the dog's life, it can't hurt to get an expert opinion. I would do it in a heartbeat, but then again, I only live about 10 minutes from a veterinary teaching hospital. Living 90 miles away would make it much more difficult. Maybe there is some way that the vet can send the dog's records to the surgeon for at least some kind of preliminary consultation?