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MWD hospital keeps canine warriors fit for duty
February 11, 2018 — The Lt. Col. Daniel E. Holland Memorial Military Working Dog Hospital at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland provides specialty care for animals from more than 200 places around the world where military working dogs serve, while also supporting the Air Force’s 341st Training Squadron... MORE

Military Working Dog SStash stands for the first time on his new outfitted leg brace at LTC Daniel E. Holland Memorial Military Working Dog Hospital at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 2, 2015. Previously, SStash has been unable to put weight on his injured leg, so the leg brace will help speed his recovery.

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)

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