Tail raising surgery
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/ Published March 31, 2010
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BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La -- Dr. Darrin Olson uses a scalpel to perform a partial tail amputation on Military Working Dog Febe March 26. When a dog’s tail has been injured a full or partial amputation is necessary to ensure the MWD remains fit for duty, as being able to sit is a vital part of training. Febe’s tail, which was injured earlier this month in the line of duty, should take about two to three weeks to heal. Dr. Olson is a veterinarian assigned to the South Plains Veterinary District and Febe is a MWD assigned to the 2d Security Forces Squadron K-9 unit here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Terri Barriere)
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BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La – Senior Airman Stephen Lammers assist Dr. Darrin Olson in wrapping up Military Working Dog Febe’s tail after performing a partial amputation March 26. During the procedure, Airman Lammers was able to apply his technical training by helping to check Febe’s vitals and temperature. On average, dog handlers receive 40 hours of hands-on medical training after arriving on station. This training enables them to perform minor procedures or stabilize the dog until they are able to get more advanced medical care. Airman Lammers and Febe are assigned to the 2d Security Forces Squadron K-9 unit here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Terri Barriere)
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BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La – Staff Sgt. Jose Navarrete injects saline into an IV in preparation of Military Working Dog Febe’s partial tail amputation March 26. During the procedure, the dog is sedated to prevent pain. Medical support for the working dogs is the primary mission of the vet clinic on base. They offer a full range of services to the working dogs to include routine medical and surgical procedures, 24 hour emergency care, laboratory diagnostics and imaging. The dogs maintain a high level of medical readiness to ensure they are able to deploy around the world at a moment’s notice. Sergeant Navarrete is assigned to the 2d Security Forces Squadron K-9 unit here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Terri Barriere)
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BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La – Dr. Darrin Olson uses a scalpel to perform a partial tail amputation on Military Working Dog Febe March 26. When a dog’s tail has been injured a full or partial amputation is necessary to ensure the MWD remains fit for duty, as being able to sit is a vital part of training. Febe’s tail, which was injured earlier this month in the line of duty, should take about two to three weeks to heal. Dr. Olson is a veterinarian assigned to the South Plains Veterinary District and Febe is a MWD assigned to the 2d Security Forces Squadron K-9 unit here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Terri Barriere)
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BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La – Dr. Darrin Olson uses a scalpel to perform a partial tail amputation on Military Working Dog Febe March 26. When a dog’s tail has been injured a full or partial amputation is necessary to ensure the MWD remains fit for duty, as being able to sit is a vital part of training. Febe’s tail, which was injured earlier this month in the line of duty, should take about two to three weeks to heal. Dr. Olson is a veterinarian assigned to the South Plains Veterinary District and Febe is a MWD assigned to the 2d Security Forces Squadron K-9 unit here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Terri Barriere)