Providing care for Barksdale animals

Dr. Darrin Olson, veterinarian, examines Grace, a 7 month old Bassador, for foreign objects lodged in her stomach, at the veterinary clinic, June 10, 2016. Animals with ingested foreign objects in their bodies generally do not feel well. They often stop eating and/or act depressed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Alexis C. Frost)

Providing care for Barksdale animals

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. 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. To make an appointment, call 456-3923. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Alexis C. Frost)

Providing care for Barksdale animals

Dr. Darrin Olson, veterinarian, performs a check up on Diego, a 12 year old American Eskimo Spitz, at the veterinary clinic, June 7, 2016. The primary mission of the doctors and technicians is to provide medical care for Military Working Dogs. In addition, the vet clinic offers an abundance of services including vaccinations, blood work, parasite testing, microchipping and prescription medications. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Alexis C. Frost)

Providing care for Barksdale animals

Elizabeth Duncan, a veterinary technician, prepares a series of shots for a patient at the base veterinary clinic, June 7, 2016. The clinic performs a variety of services including parasite testing, vaccinations, routine dental procedures and minor surgeries. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Alexis C. Frost)

Providing care for Barksdale animals

Published June 15, 2016
By Airman Alexis C. Frost
2nd Bomb Wing Public Affairs

BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Dr. Darrin Olson, veterinarian, examines Grace, a 7 month old Bassador, for foreign objects lodged in her stomach, at the veterinary clinic, June 10, 2016. Animals with ingested foreign objects in their bodies generally do not feel well. They often stop eating and/or act depressed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Alexis C. Frost)