Loki, the beagle with a painful back
My Story of Loki
Loki is a nine year old, full breed, 15” beagle who is mildly overweight and is being treated for a low thyroid.He has also been battling degenerative disc disease since he was three.Loki’s first instance caused excruciating pain. Our veterinarian at the time practiced conventional medicine and ordered x-rays, steroids, and pain medication.The x-rays did not show much, except for a possible area that may be affected. The steroids and pain medication were able to bring Loki back to normal again.However, we did not discuss possible long term treatments.The issue was left at the statement that he had the same chance of slipping a disc again that he had originally.