Dachshund gets 3D spinal surgery in revolutionary veterinary service

Lorraine Young with her dog, Andy.

It's hard to keep a good dog down, and Andy, a dachshund with Yoda ears and boundless energy, was as good as they get. Ever since he joined Lorraine and Robert Young’s Woodstown, New Jersey, US home as a pup seven years ago, the little long guy had been a tireless source of laughter, licks and doggy love.

This was especially valuable to Robert, who had a rare degenerative neurological disorder, multifocal leukoencephalopathy, that was increasingly limiting his mobility. As Robert’s condition declined, Andy’s favourite place to lounge became the spot right next to him on the recliner.