Liz Duncan, 2nd Medical Group animal health technician, checks in Abby, a beagle, for her veterinarian exam on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 3, 2014. The veterinary clinic offers a variety of services such as vaccinations, blood work, and medication prescriptions for many types of animals. The clinic's primary mission is caring for the military working dogs. (U.S Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer O. Da Cunha)
Staff. Sgt. Matthew Stoverink, 2nd Maintenance Squadron repair and reclamation craftsman, weigh his pet Rocco prior to a consultation on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 3, 2014. Barksdale?s veterinary clinic is one of only two military clinics accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. (U.S Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer O. Da Cunha)
Eli, a pitbull receives his annual shots and yearly check-up at the veterinarian clinic on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 3, 2014. The clinic provides services to military working dogs and Team Barksdale?s pets, ranging from check-ups, dental work and surgery. (U.S Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer O. Da Cunha)
Eli a Pitbull ,gets his teeth checked by Dr. Darrin Olson, 2nd Medical Group veterinarian at the veterinary clinic on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 3, 2014. Olson checks pets for gingivitis, cavities and gum disease during routine examinations. (U.S Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer O. Da Cunha)
Jamie Sparkes, 2nd Medical Group animal health technician, checks a canine stool sample on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Dec. 3, 2014. Sparkes checks samples for traces of intestinal parasites such as hookworm and whipworms to name a few. (U.S Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Mozer O. Da Cunha)