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Tag: U.S. Border Patrol

First-of-its-kind surgery, rehab puts U.S. Border Patrol dog back in action
March 27, 2017 — U.S. Border Patrol Dog returns to duty after being diagnosed with degenerative lumbosacral stenosis, a premature breakdown of spine discs that puts painful pressure on the nerves. The canine, Kvido, returned to duty after Dr. James Giles III, South Texas Veterinary Service surgeon, inserted a surgical implant enabling Kvido greater flexibility and decreased discomfort... MORE

"Kvido",Border Patrol K9, returns to fit-for-duty status after a 'first-of-its-kind' surgery to repair the degenerative lumbosacral stenosis performed by Dr. James Giles of the South Texas Veterinary Specialist in San Antonio, Texas. Prior to this type of surgery, dogs with his particular condition would have been retired from service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew Peterson)