Solo has hemivertebrae all along his spine — meaning some of his vertebrae are wedge-shaped instead of normal. It’s a congenital condition he will always have, but the good news is: he does NOT need surgery.

What he does need is simple quality-of-life care for life:
Daily gabapentin to keep him comfortable and pain-free, a cozy home, soft bedding, healthy weight, gentle exercise, and lots of love.

With his daily medication (dry treatment – no special procedures needed),