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Pets need regular grooming to support their overall health and wellbeing. Some pet owners enjoy giving their four-legged friend poofy hairdos or adorning them with bows and other extravagant accessories. However, flashy accoutrements and hairstyles are not required. An effective at-home pet grooming routine doesn’t need to be fancy, but it does need to be [...]
The crisp air and colorful foliage make fall one of the most stunning seasons in Austin, Texas. However, as the leaves change, so do the outdoor activities, and for many Texans, hunting season is ramping up. While hunting enthusiasts look forward to this season, the sport poses safety risks to pets, even if you and [...]
Pets can provide children with unconditional love, constant entertainment, endless joy, and valuable life lessons. Research also shows that pets can have a profoundly positive impact on a child's development. Having a pet pal helps children learn empathy and responsibility, and develop self-esteem, fostering a well-rounded and fulfilling childhood experience. However, you must monitor pets’ [...]
Hip dysplasia, along with other painful orthopedic conditions, is often thought of as an older dog’s problem, but this anatomical abnormality typically develops in puppies and then causes osteoarthritis as the dog advances in age. If you own a large- or giant-breed pooch, brushing up on your hip dysplasia knowledge can save them from a [...]
Giardiasis is a common parasitic infection that causes diarrhea in dogs, and also can affect most domestic and wild mammals, birds, and people. With the potential of infection for both you and your dog, studying up on this insidious parasitic disease can help keep you healthy and safe, and our Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital [...]
When you have a work trip scheduled or are planning a summer getaway, you may wonder if traveling without your pet is really worth it. Thoughts of whether you should stay or go run through your mind, and it can be a struggle to decide to leave your pet in someone else’s care. To help [...]
With their curious nature and desire to stalk and pounce on tiny flying, jumping, or buzzing bugs, your pet can land in a heap of trouble if they hunt the wrong insect. While some pests are more dangerous than others, anything that bites or stings your pet can cause an allergic reaction, and may envenomate [...]
We know that the saying is really “the dog days of summer,” but we’re talking about feline heat safety here. In Texas, summertime heat can last much longer than the dog days’ period of July and August, so keeping your furry friend safe and cool is critical for preventing heatstroke. Your cat likely isn’t playing [...]
While cat scratch fever does not refer to your cat’s burning desire to scratch and claw, they certainly crave a good scratching session. Scratching is an ingrained cat behavior that is developed by replicating an adult cat’s actions, and suppressing this natural instinct can lead to an emotionally distressed and physically unhealthy cat. To [...]
Independence Day is all about food, fun, friends, and fireworks, but many popular holiday festivities can pose a threat to your pet. To keep your four-legged friend calm, happy, and safe during your July Fourth celebration, follow our Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital team’s list of do’s and don’ts. DO administer appropriate parasite prevention to [...]