Lumbosacral Instability (Stenosis)
Hello,
My 7 year old labrador was just diagnosed with lumbosacral instability. After he yelped jumping on couch, jumping on bed and refused to go upstairs I knew something was wrong. He had trouble rising from a lying position and wouldn't even get up to eat food, right there I knew something was wrong. After consulting with a Neuro Vet Specialist and an MRI done, the diagnosis was confirmed. The Neuro Vet Specialist recommended surgery and emphasized the sooner, the better. Has anyone else's lab been diagnosed with this condition too? How did you treat the condition, or did your dog have the surgery? Does anyone know if this is a hereditary, genetic or congenital condition? Apparently my pet insurance claims it is and will not cover the cost of surgery.