All Things Dog - October 27, 2008

During times of war, humans aren't the only ones to come home injured. American dogs who are wounded while serving the military are now being treated at a new $15 million veterinary hospital at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Dogs injured in Iraq or Afghanistan receive emergency treatment onsight, then are flown to Germany for more care, before returning home. The new clinic, called the Working Dog Hospital, replaces a small building that opened in 1968 and had been inadequately handling the number of dogs needing help. The current facility features digital radiography, CT scanning, an intensive care unit and rehab rooms with underwater treadmill and exercise balls. For more about this story, see the Associated Press article.

Ballots are finally being cast and this darn election is almost over, hallelujah! The St.Pete Times ran an article last week about the number of places where you can find merchandise printed with political slogans and candidates likenesses for your dog to wear or chew on. I personally think it's unfair to force your political views on your canine loved ones, but I did enjoy the Bush's Last Day website that featured dog biscuits commemorating the departure of George W from the White House. For more info about political puppy gear, read the Times article.