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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Well the last thing we want to happen cuz he knows
he is</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>longer than most canines and is very prone to back
injuries</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>which require surgery.I would not encourage him to
use</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>the stairs cuz he can't talk to tell you it hurts.
He</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>s a very smart basset!</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Miss Becky </FONT><FONT size=2 face=Arial>wore
magnets and belts and even going down is bad for bassets.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>If you have to carry him it's a small duty to save
him from</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>not being able to walk at all. He is
11 . Once Miss</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Becky couldn't walk for a week and was caged and
vet was</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>very indignant that she not use stairs
again,.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>So buy a ramp, carry him. They aren't with us
long enough and</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>the back gets them,.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial> I have had personal stairs for her for last 5
years.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Georgie and Miss Becky</FONT></DIV>
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