Army medics being trained to treat wounded military dogs despite supply challenges

NPR | By Jay Price

Published September 18, 2026 at 2:45 AM MDT

The nature of modern warfare doesn't just mean challenges for treating human casualties. The Army is also training medics to better treat wounded military dogs on the frontlines.

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Jay Price has specialized in covering the military for nearly a decade. Before joining WUNC, he was a senior reporter for the News & Observer in...

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