Here is a summarized flow chart to help you see the big picture when making a decision for your loved one. It is hard to determine what to do and sometimes it helps to see it to get all aspects to make your decision for surgical or conservative treatments. We can talk this over with you.
Although both are important to manage, it is best to talk with your vet on the initial stages; to see if they are even a surgical candidate with post-op recovery times vs the conservative long term option and age, medical history etc.
