Mobile Integrative Veterinary Care for Large and Small Animals in North Central Texas and South Central Oklahoma.

Shalako K | Veterinary Medicine is a mobile veterinary practice serving North Central Texas and South Central Oklahoma. We provide ambulatory veterinary services within approximately a 60-mile radius of Pilot Point, including Whitesboro, Denton, Gainesville, Sanger, Valley View, Collinsville, Celina, and surrounding communities.

Our mobile practice offers integrative veterinary care, including IVCA-certified veterinary chiropractic care, IVAS-certified veterinary acupuncture, rehabilitation, and laser therapy, for a variety of animal species right where they are most comfortable.

IVCA-certified veterinary chiropractic care is an important part of integrative veterinary medicine, helping improve comfort, mobility, and overall musculoskeletal function. When combined with treatments such as IVAS-certified veterinary acupuncture, rehabilitation, laser therapy, and Western veterinary medicine, chiropractic care can help animals move more comfortably and enjoy a better quality of life.

Some of the benefits include:

• Improved Mobility: Helps restore normal joint motion and flexibility.
• Pain Management: Helps relieve discomfort associated with musculoskeletal dysfunction.
• Supports Recovery: Complements rehabilitation following injury, illness, or surgery.
• Promotes Long-Term Wellness: Encourages healthy movement and may help reduce the risk of future mobility issues.

Every patient receives an individualized treatment plan based on their condition, lifestyle, and goals, ensuring the most appropriate integrative approach for their care.

It’s a common misconception that a chiropractic adjustment is only effective if you hear a “pop.” The sound, called cavitation, is simply the release of gas within a joint and is not an indicator of whether the adjustment was successful.

There are several reasons why animals often do not make this sound during treatment:

• Different Anatomy: Animals have different joint structures and biomechanics than people, so joint cavitation is less common.
• Species-Specific Techniques: Veterinary chiropractic adjustments use gentle, precise techniques that restore normal joint motion safely and comfortably rather than focusing on producing an audible sound.
• Individual Patient Differences: Some animals may experience cavitation during an adjustment, while many do not. Both are completely normal and do not affect the outcome of treatment.

The goal of IVCA-certified veterinary chiropractic care is to improve mobility, reduce discomfort, and support healthy musculoskeletal function, not to create a “pop.” When appropriate, chiropractic care may be combined with IVAS-certified veterinary acupuncture, rehabilitation, and laser therapy as part of a personalized integrative treatment plan.

Yes; for any prescription based items, your animal must be seen by Dr. Kaci.

No. Shalako K | Veterinary Medicine does not provide reproductive or breeding services for any animal species. Our practice focuses on integrative veterinary medicine, including IVCA-certified veterinary chiropractic care, IVAS-certified veterinary acupuncture, rehabilitation, laser therapy, and personalized care to support your animal’s health, mobility, comfort, and overall well-being.

A Coggins test involves more than just laboratory testing. The cost includes the veterinary examination (when required), blood sample collection, laboratory processing, electronic submission through GlobalVetLink (GVL), documentation, and the veterinarian’s review and certification of the official paperwork. These steps help ensure accurate records and compliance with state and federal regulations.

The Coggins test screens for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), a contagious and reportable disease that affects horses. Current negative Coggins tests are often required for travel, competitions, boarding facilities, and other equine events.

To learn more about Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), visit the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) website.

Yes, there is a farm call fee in addition to the other services provided.

No. However, Dr. Kaci does have a collegue that performs dentals on dogs and cats located in Garland TX. Dr. Kaci can perform a dental exam, grade the teeth, get a cost estimate, and do all the pre-anesthetic workup for a dental and refer you to have a dental done.