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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I agree with your advice for these problems. My
Basset has survived neck disc surgery for almost 3 yrs with good nutrition and
even the surgeon and new vet called it something kin to a miracle. I also keep
him off furniture per the surgeon's orders and his weight is the about what
it was 3 yrs ago. He rises slowly from his bed if he has been sleeping
awhile, but he seems comfortable and active enough for a 12 yr old
Basset.</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>