Texas K9 returning to duty after first-of-its-kind surgery

SAN ANTONIO (KXAN) — A K9 is returning to duty after getting a new lease on life.
Kvido the K9 was diagnosed with degenerative lumbosacral stenosis at the end of 2016. The dog had a new type of stabilization device implanted into his lower back in San Antonio, a first-of-its-kind procedure, according to WOAI.
Dr. James Giles, his surgeon, said the dog — without the surgery — would have had to be medically retired and rely on medication for pain management. &ldquo