Anyone dealt with a dog with disk disease? My Boston Terrier is having extreme neck pain?

Anyone dealt with a dog with disk disease? My Boston Terrier is having extreme neck pain?
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Disc disease that cannot be controlled with anti-inflammatory and pain medication may need surgical intervention. If there are signs of neurologic deficits (knuckling under, dragging limbs, ataxia, inability to walk) do not wait, seek emergency veterinary care.
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