Pup’s first checkup

Grace, an Airman’s personal pet, waits for her initial checkup at the base veterinary clinic at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 8, 2015. The clinic recommends pets receive their first vaccination between six and eight weeks old, during their initial checkup. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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Dr. Tracy Pierce, veterinarian, checks Grace’s, an Airman’s personal pet, heartrate during an initial checkup at the base veterinary clinic at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 8, 2015. The clinic provides vaccinations, heartworm testing and prevention, routine dentals and surgeries, feline leukemia testing, parasite control products, micro-chipping and health certificates for travel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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A veterinary technician checks Grace’s, an Airman’s personal pet, temperature during an initial checkup at the base veterinary clinic at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 8, 2015. The clinic provides veterinary care to pets belonging to active duty military, retirees, dependents and reservists on active status. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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A veterinarian checks Grace’s, an Airman’s personal pet, teeth during an initial checkup at the base veterinary clinic at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 8, 2015. The veterinarian examines her teeth and mouth for any potential birth defects such as an open soft palate, over bite, under bite, extra teeth or missing teeth, defects that can have long term implications. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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A veterinary technician gives Grace, an Airman’s personal pet, a treat as a reward after her first visit at the base veterinary clinic, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 8, 2015. During an initial visit for a canine, the veterinarian performs a wellness examination, a fecal floatation test and administers a parvo-distemper vaccination. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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Pup’s first checkup

The base veterinary clinic provides care for military working dogs and personal pets at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except federal holidays. People planning to change stations are encouraged to take their pets to the clinic for checkups prior to moving and upon arrival at their new station. During these checkups, veterinary technicians can also provide important information on specific country requirements for pets, including micro-chipping, quarantine and rabies shots. To make an appointment, call 456-3923. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Amanda Morris)

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Pup's first checkup

Published Dec. 9, 2015

Pup’s first checkup

Pup’s first checkup

Pup’s first checkup

Pup’s first checkup

Pup’s first checkup

Pup’s first checkup