AFP K-9s “SHOW TEETH” ON PET DENTAL DAY

Guard, protect, and defend -- these are what our military dogs do. Brave as they are, they’re not afraid to bite back and show teeth whenever needed.

Yes, the dogs of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) K-9 unit are usually busy protecting the country. It comes as no surprise, then, that their dental health is usually the least of their priorities.

AFP is currently under the care of the Military Veterinary Association of the Philippines (MVAP). While they are not equipped with a dental machine for the dogs’ dental care, the University of the Philippines Lady Veterinarians Sorority (UPLVS) was willing to provide assistance.