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Irgus, an 8-year-old military working dog assigned

to the 550th Working Dog Detachment, received

a CT scan at Womack Army Medical Center,

Jan. 20. Irgus suffers from arthritis and has been

increasingly slowing down and having difficulty

jumping.

To help determine if there is a spinal injury or some

other issue, Capt. Sean Curry, a veterinarian at

the Fort Bragg Veterinary Center, brought Irgus

to WAMC for the scan. Curry said it will help the

veterinary team determine what is wrong with Irgus

so they can begin the proper treatment.

To alleviate stress and to ensure he stayed still,

Irgus was sedated for the procedure. Irgus’s

handler, Spc. Alex Stickley, stayed by his side

throughout the hospital visit, even donning a

protective vest and accompanying Irgus while he

was being scanned.

Done