First, did you know that dachshunds are not a long-backed breed? Rather, dachshunds are a short-legged breed.

And, since so many have asked … KissMe’s laminectomy removed not only his C2 C3 ruptured disc, but also his pain. A chunk of the ruptured fibrous exterior portion of the disc had lodged in his spinal canal. The day after surgery, when we travelled to South Austin Vet Hospital for a 2-hour visit in a private exam room, KissMe was walking … and, kissing.

KissMe’s Fa...