Military Working Dogs: An Overview of Veterinary Care of These Formidable Assets

Abstract

For the clinician treating military working dogs, an understanding of how they are sourced, preventive medicine policies, and common disease conditions is paramount in optimizing the delivery of health care. Military personnel rely heavily on the availability of these K-9s, which bring a diverse array of capabilities to myriad operational settings. Anticipating and mitigating common diseases will ensure these dogs continue to serve the needs of US military and allied forces.

Keywords: Canine; Chagas disease; Degenerative lumbosacral stenosis; K-9; Mesenteric volvulus; Military working dog (MWD); Procurement.