Here we go again, it’s “Cedar Fever” season! Along with this season comes the sniffles, itchy and watery eyes, and crankiness. If your child suffers from a cedar allergy, here are a few things you can do to help them: Be Proactive!  Cedar generally becomes worse this time of year, from December through February. If...

The Omicron variant is here. We have noticed a significant increase in the need for COVID-19 testing and are increasing our staffing resources to meet this demand. In the meantime, please be patient with increased wait times at our facilities. We will continue to enforce the following protocols to address COVID-19: COVID-19 testing is available...

The Little Spurs family is growing! Coming this February, Little Spurs is excited to open Little Spurs Autism Center! Our autism center will offer ABA therapy to children 0-21 years old and will be located in Leon Springs. The growing number of families with children on the autism spectrum has increased in the last few...

Trick-or-Treat! Ghost and goblins, pumpkins and candy corn! Halloween has lots of traditions we enjoy every year. At Little Spurs, we want to make this year’s holiday is safe for your children by giving you a few safety tips and tricks: Plan for your trick-or-treat route. When possible, visit family and friends for your trick-or-treats....

Oh no! Is your little one experiencing vomiting and diarrhea? These are common symptoms of a stomach virus in children. Other symptoms may include abdominal pain, headache, decreased appetite, and body aches. While vomiting typically lasts for one to two days, diarrhea can linger for five to seven. In some cases, diarrhea can last for...

Summertime is full of outdoor activities, such as camping, hiking and picnics. It is also a time when insect bites are more prevalent. Kids spend more time outdoors in the summer and insect bites are a frequent summertime problem for parents. They sometimes go unnoticed by the parent and the child, until the next day,...

RSV, short for Respiratory Syncytial Virus, is a very frustrating illness, particularly in children younger than 2 years old. Because it is viral, there is no cure for RSV. Steroids and antibiotics do not help, and it has to be treated with methods such as nasal suctioning, increased fluids, and acetaminophen.  According to the CDC almost everyone will have had RSV by...

Beginning August 1st, we will no longer perform COVID-19 testing for all adults. We are excited to be taking the first steps to return to our roots – providing minor emergency care to children from 0-21 years old. In the summer of 2020, we began offering COVID-19 testing for adults in the San Antonio and...

Our latest Little Spurs location is now open in southeast Dallas! Our Pleasant Grove location is located at 10325 Lake June Rd, Suite 568, Dallas, TX 75217. At Little Spurs Pediatric Urgent Care, we provide an alternative to the emergency room for when a condition is not life-threatening. Our goal is to be open and...

Next month, Americans across the country will once again participate in the tradition of celebrating Independence Day with fireworks.  However, each year roughly 10,000 people, mostly children and teens, are injured from consumer fireworks.  These accidents vary from minor to serious burns and injuries! On top of that, children 5 to 14 years of age are among the highest at risk.  If you plan to participate in the tradition of lighting...

Summer is here! As usual we are experiencing high temperatures and lots of sunny days. Kids and adults need to remember to hydrate and utilize measures in order to stay cool in this intense heat. It is also imperative to remember that leaving a child in a car for any period of time is very...

Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death in children under the age of 5 years old. It is most common in children between the ages of 1-5 years old, however it can occur at any age. The most common causes of drowning include inadequate adult supervision, inability to swim, use of alcohol (teenagers and...