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Pet Health Information
Our team at SRVC is dedicated to bringing you the best and most recent information regarding pet health and safety. On this page, we offer information from how to recognize and treat allergies to types of therapy available for your pet. Our 53 years of combined veterinary experience has equipped us with the skills necessary to consult and guide you through any ailment and treatment needed for your pet.
Heartworms
Heartworms are parasites that live in the heart. They are transmitted by mosquitoes and can grow to 14 inches in length. Over time they can cause heart failure, as well as liver and kidney damage. In this area, heartworms are commonly detected in dogs that are not on preventive medication. We recommend beginning monthly heartworm prevention between 6 and 12 weeks of age and annual heartworm testing for dogs over 6 months old. This is one of the single most important preventive measures for dogs in Little Rock.
We treat roughly 1-2 heartworm cases per month. For more information, please visit the American Heartworm Society website.
https://www.heartwormsociety.org/
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Flea Control
Fleas, especially in pets allergic to flea bites, are the most common cause of itching and skin infections. Please consult one of our veterinarians to help determine which flea control product is best suited for you and your pet. It is often necessary to treat the home as well to help ensure adequate control of a flea infestation.
We carry Comfortis, Cheristin (for cats), Canine Advantix II, Frontline Tritack, and Revolution (for cats). We also carry the flea control and heartworm preventive combination products: Trifexis and Advantage-Multi.
What Our Clients Say
C. Mayfield
I have seen a lot of changes since I have been a client at Shackleford Veterinarian Clinic since 1996. The best change of all was when Dr. Barron started. You will not nd a better veterinarian or sta!
Tiffany Williams
SRVC answered all of my questions and even allowed me to come back after my
appointment to update and add information to my pet's health certicate. I would highly recommend this vet to anyone. They go above and beyond expectation.
Ashley Hurst
I will forever be thankful that Dr. Barron was recommended by my neighbor! My pets have been treated at several dierent veterinary clinics, but no one
has ever compared to Dr. Barron. The front desk sta and vet techs could not
be kinder!
Pain Management
The practice of high-quality veterinary medicine focuses on the entire patient, from medical issues that affect physical functioning, to emotional and psychological issues that affect well-being. Experiencing pain can affect your pet’s physical functioning and can have a detrimental effect on their well-being and state of mind. That’s why pain management is among our primary considerations when we are treating a pet for any medical condition.
From routine procedures (such as spays or dental cleanings) to more advanced medical treatments (such as bone surgeries or cancer treatments) to chronically painful conditions (such as arthritis or back pain), we are dedicated to providing safe and effective pain management to every patient. We will also help you recognize signs of pain in your pet so that we can modify his or her pain management plan when necessary.
Recognizing and alleviating pain in our patients is at the very heart of high-quality, compassionate patient care. We don’t take pain management lightly and will employ all of our skills to help ensure your pet’s comfort, well-being, and full recovery.
