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Can you tell me about ankylosing spondilitis, or severe arthritis and has a service dog?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Service Dog: Balance problems, dizziness ; physical weakness can qualify as service animal disabilities.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 1/15/2014

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