Finding the right veterinarian for your animals shouldn’t feel overwhelming. You deserve a veterinary partner who combines advanced medical knowledge with compassionate, individualized care to support your animal’s health, comfort, mobility, and overall well-being.
At Shalako K | Veterinary Medicine, we provide mobile integrative veterinary services throughout Denton and the surrounding communities. Led by Dr. Kaci Merk, DVM, our practice combines evidence-based Western medicine with IVCA-certified veterinary chiropractic care, IVAS-certified veterinary acupuncture, rehabilitation, laser therapy, advanced diagnostics, and preventive care to create personalized treatment plans for a variety of animal species.
Whether your animal is recovering from an injury, managing a chronic condition, experiencing mobility concerns, or maintaining an active lifestyle, we bring high-quality veterinary care directly to your farm, barn, home, or facility for a more convenient and less stressful experience.
Comprehensive Mobile Veterinary Services
Choose Shalako K | Veterinary Medicine for personalized, integrative veterinary care delivered directly to your location. Our services include IVCA-certified veterinary chiropractic care, IVAS-certified veterinary acupuncture, rehabilitation, laser therapy, preventive care, digital radiography, ultrasonography, laboratory testing, Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) testing (Coggins), health certificates, and individualized treatment plans designed to support your animal’s long-term health and quality of life.
Denton Mobile Equine Veterinary Services
Comprehensive Veterinary Evaluations
Every animal deserves individualized care tailored to their unique needs. Our comprehensive veterinary evaluations assess overall health, mobility, musculoskeletal function, and performance to identify concerns early and guide the most appropriate treatment plan.
For horses, regular evaluations can help identify subtle changes in movement or soundness before they become more significant concerns. Following the assessment, we develop a personalized care plan that may include IVCA-certified veterinary chiropractic care, IVAS-certified veterinary acupuncture, rehabilitation, laser therapy, diagnostics, or preventive care to support long-term health, comfort, and mobility.
Vaccinations
We focus on keeping horse athletes healthy by staying updated with the latest in horse vet medicine, including vaccines. Our team carefully follows industry guidelines for key vaccines to make sure your horses are well protected against infectious diseases.
These vaccines play a big role in preventing serious illnesses.
Preventing sickness is crucial for keeping horse athletes at their best. By using advanced strategies from recent research, including new findings about horse diseases and how to boost immunity, we’re able to better protect our patients.
We talk with horse owners about what their animals need and create vaccine plans that match each horse’s risk of exposure, way of life, and health status. We also believe in educating owners about the newest discoveries in how diseases spread among horses and ways to prevent them. Common vaccines include:
- Eastern equine encephalomyelitis
- Western equine encephalomyelitis
- West Nile virus
- Tetanus
- Rabies
EIA Testing (Coggins)
Using reliable Coggins tests, we protect horses from EIA risks, showing our promise to give full care through advanced checking services. Making sure your horse stays healthy is our main goal, so we stress getting regular EIA/Coggins tests as part of their usual health care plan.
Health certificates
Your horse needs a health certificate for traveling across different states. Our team takes care of all the necessary paperwork to meet state regulations, ensuring your horse’s well-being during interstate travel.
We provide comprehensive equine care, including essential health certificates and compliance with Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) testing requirements. You can rely on our expertise in equine veterinary medicine and personalized services for your horse’s performance and wellness needs.
Diagnostic services
Our mobile veterinary utilizes clinic top-notch diagnostic services using advanced technology and expertise to ensure your horses’ health.
These advanced diagnostic offerings are tailored towards delivering optimal care for your equine athletes by promptly detecting any potential health concerns.
Digital radiography
Shalako K | Veterinary Medicine uses digital radiography, which swiftly captures X-ray images digitally instead of on film. Since we’re mobile, we bring this technology to you! Its portability enables us to conduct on-site scans and obtain digital images almost immediately after the procedure.
Ultrasonography
Ultrasonography is an invaluable asset in equine veterinary care due to its ability to uncover internal issues without invasive measures. It’s a pivotal aspect of our suite of diagnostic services at Shalako K | Veterinary Medicine – offering horse owners precise insights into their animals’ well-being using this meticulously designed imaging technology.
Reference laboratory for bloodwork and fecals
Our veterinary practice provides a reference laboratory for bloodwork and fecal testing, offering accurate diagnostic services for horses.This approach aims to offer necessary insights for the wellbeing and performance of your horses.
Accessing advanced diagnostic services through our reference laboratory allows us to deliver reliable results that demonstrate our commitment to high-quality animal care.
Why Choose Shalako K | Veterinary Medicine in Denton?
Choose Shalako K | Veterinary Medicine for personalized, integrative veterinary care that supports your animals’ health, comfort, mobility, and overall well-being. Our mobile practice combines advanced diagnostics with individualized treatment plans to provide compassionate, high-quality care where your animals are most comfortable.
Personalized Integrative Veterinary Care
Led by Dr. Kaci Merk, DVM, our practice combines evidence-based Western medicine with IVCA-certified veterinary chiropractic care, IVAS-certified veterinary acupuncture, rehabilitation, laser therapy, and preventive care to address each patient’s unique needs. Every treatment plan is tailored to support healing, improve mobility, manage pain, and promote long-term wellness.
We believe in open communication and partnering with owners to develop personalized care plans that help animals recover from injury, manage chronic conditions, maintain mobility, and enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
Advanced Diagnostic Services
Our mobile practice offers advanced diagnostic capabilities, including digital radiography, ultrasonography, and reference laboratory testing for bloodwork and fecal analysis. These tools allow us to accurately diagnose conditions, monitor progress, and create informed treatment plans that support your animal’s ongoing health and well-being.
Our Integrative Approach to Veterinary Care
At Shalako K | Veterinary Medicine, we take an integrative approach to veterinary care by combining evidence-based Western medicine with IVCA-certified veterinary chiropractic care, IVAS-certified veterinary acupuncture, rehabilitation, laser therapy, and advanced diagnostics. This comprehensive approach helps improve comfort, mobility, healing, and overall quality of life for a variety of animal species.
IVCA-Certified Veterinary Chiropractic Care
IVCA-certified veterinary chiropractic care focuses on restoring healthy joint and spinal motion to improve musculoskeletal function, reduce discomfort, and enhance mobility. Dr. Kaci Merk completed advanced training through Options for Animals College of Animal Chiropractic, allowing her to provide safe, individualized chiropractic care tailored to each patient’s needs.
Chiropractic care may benefit animals recovering from injury, managing chronic musculoskeletal conditions, experiencing mobility limitations, or requiring additional support to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle. As part of an integrative treatment plan, it works alongside rehabilitation, IVAS-certified veterinary acupuncture, laser therapy, and conventional veterinary medicine to support long-term wellness.
IVAS-Certified Veterinary Acupuncture & Laser Therapy
Dr. Kaci Merk is certified through the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS), allowing her to integrate Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine with modern veterinary care. Veterinary acupuncture helps stimulate the body’s natural healing response, reduce pain and inflammation, improve circulation, and support recovery from a wide range of acute and chronic conditions.
For patients that are not ideal candidates for acupuncture needles, therapeutic laser therapy may be used to stimulate acupuncture points while promoting healing, reducing inflammation, and providing a comfortable, needle-free treatment option.
Benefits of Integrative Veterinary Care
By combining IVCA-certified veterinary chiropractic care, IVAS-certified veterinary acupuncture, rehabilitation, laser therapy, and evidence-based Western medicine, we can help:
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Improve mobility and flexibility
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Support pain management
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Encourage natural healing and recovery
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Promote healthy musculoskeletal function
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Enhance long-term comfort and quality of life
Every treatment plan is carefully customized to each patient’s condition, lifestyle, and individual goals, ensuring thoughtful, compassionate care that supports their overall health and well-being.
Contact Us & Schedule an Appointment
Looking for personalized, integrative veterinary care delivered directly to your farm, barn, home, or facility? Shalako K | Veterinary Medicine, led by Dr. Kaci Merk, DVM, provides mobile veterinary services designed to support your animals’ health, comfort, mobility, and overall well-being.
Our practice combines IVCA-certified veterinary chiropractic care, IVAS-certified veterinary acupuncture, rehabilitation, laser therapy, advanced diagnostics, preventive care, and evidence-based Western medicine to create individualized treatment plans for a variety of animal species.
We believe in open communication, compassionate care, and partnering with owners to make informed decisions about their animals’ health. Whether your animal needs preventive care, pain management, mobility support, rehabilitation, or equine ambulatory services, we’re here to help.
Contact Shalako K | Veterinary Medicine today to schedule an appointment and learn how our integrative approach can help your animal live a healthier, more comfortable, and active life.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Where can I purchase my pet’s heartworm medication, equine supplements, or equine medications?
We are excited to offer an online store featuring a wide selection of high-quality products for both canine and equine companions, as well as premium supplements to support their health and well-being. We offer a range of veterinarian-approved supplements that cater to various health needs, including joint support, digestive health, and immune system enhancement. Shopping with us ensures that you receive high-quality, authentic products that meet the unique needs of your horses and pets, all from the comfort of your home. Our user-friendly online platform makes it easy to browse, order, and have your items delivered directly to your doorstep, ensuring your animals have everything they need to thrive.
Does Shalako K | Veterinary Medicine handle emergencies?
We do not provide emergency services, except for after hours chiropractic emergencies for current clients.
We suggest the following facilities for your emergency experiences:
Equine emergencies; Weems & Stephens in Aubrey
Small animal emergencies; Denton County Animal ER
What services does Shalako K| Veterinary Medicine provide?
Shalako K | Veterinary Medicine offers a wide range of mobile integrative veterinary services, including IVCA-certified veterinary chiropractic care, IVAS-certified veterinary acupuncture, rehabilitation, laser therapy, preventive care, advanced diagnostics, digital radiography, ultrasonography, Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) testing (Coggins), health certificates, laboratory testing, and personalized treatment plans. Our goal is to support the health, comfort, mobility, and overall well-being of a variety of animal species through individualized, evidence-based care.