Category Archives for Dog Care
Keep Your Pet Safe in the Summer Heat
Dog and Cat Care Tips from your Little Rock Veterinarian With the recent spike in temperatures across Little Rock and Central Arkansas, the SRVC team wanted to share information about keeping your furry friends safe and cool. Summer can be an uncomfortable time for pets. You can help keep your pets safe with these summer […]
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Vaccinations for Pets: Celebrating Immunization Month in August
Since we are nearing the end of August and it is immunization month, it’s a good time for pet owners to take time to learn more about pet vaccination. Although you might not have arranged to have your pets immunized, it’s important to understand that immunization advancements can help your pets live longer. Pet vaccination […]
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How to Care for Newborn Puppies
Puppy Care Information from Your Little Rock Veterinarian The arrival of newborn puppies is an exciting time, but also comes with a lot of responsibility. Providing proper care helps establish a loving and healthy life for your new pups. Here we review how to care for newborn puppies, including the importance of regular checks with […]
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Best Gadgets for Pets and Pet Parents
As technology advances and inventors get more creative, new devices aimed at making pet life more enjoyable keep hitting the market! At Shackleford Road Veterinary Clinic, we love to spoil our pets with fun toys and things that make our pet’s lives more enjoyable. We’ve rounded up some of the new eye-catching items – if […]
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At Home Dog Training Tips
They say dog is man’s best friend, and at Shackleford Road Veterinary we agree! You truly can’t find a better best friend anywhere. However, our pups don’t just arrive trained and ready to roll over on command. It takes plenty of practice, patience, and love to train a dog. As a leading Little Rock veterinarian, […]
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Preparing for a Puppy
Bringing a new puppy into the house is an exciting time for any family. Before your newest family member comes home it is important to be prepared for your pup. As a leading Little Rock veterinarian, Shackleford Road Veterinary wants the best for you and your furry companions. To ease the process of welcoming a […]
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Skin Sensitivity in Dogs
Often pet companions are unaware their furry friends can suffer from skin sensitivity. Here we review the signs of skin sensitivity, the possible causes and how to keep your dog more comfortable with the correct treatments. Signs of Skin Sensitivity in Dogs Watching for signs of skin sensitivity is important because the itching and irritation […]
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Tips for Leaving Your Pets Home Alone
Leaving your pet home alone can lead to anxiety for both you and your furry friend. However, most families have no choice but to head off to work and school every day, leaving pets to their own devices. If you are worried about your pet when you are out, there are tips that can help […]
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At Home Dog Grooming Tips
Healthy grooming keeps your furry friends looking and feeling their best. While professional dog groomers and veterinarian clinics provide the safest and most thorough dog grooming available, there are some basics all dog owners should learn to do at home. Here are our home dog grooming tips to keep your pal primped, preened and well. […]
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Tips for Emergency Vet Care in Little Rock
We all love our pets and do everything we can to keep them safe, healthy, and happy. Unfortunately, sometimes emergencies do happen. It can be difficult for pet parents to know when to take their furry friends to the vet and which vet to go to, especially when it’s after hours or on the weekend. […]
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