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 [...]
Knowing whether your pet needs veterinary care can be challenging, as pets are skilled at hiding illness and injury. Plus, your pet’s condition may not seem serious enough to warrant a veterinary exam. To help determine when your furry pal needs medical attention, follow our Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital team’s guidelines. #1: Changes in [...]
Finding a tick creeping through your pet’s fur is an unpleasant experience, but finding one attached is worse. For tips and tricks on how to spot, remove, and prevent ticks on your four-legged friend, read our Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital team’s guide. When to check your pet for ticks Austin’s year-round mild temperatures give [...]
Allergic dermatitis is one of the most common reasons for a pet’s itchiness and for a veterinary visit. However, a multitude of conditions can cause itchy skin for cats and dogs. If your four-legged friend is chewing their paws or scratching incessantly, read our Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital team’s description of seven conditions that [...]
For your pet’s birthday celebration, you put a lot of thought and consideration into planning the festivities—creating the guest list, developing a menu, and coming up with fun activities. All parties take substantial planning, but when you need to keep the celebration pet-friendly, you have to consider the safety of your two- and four-legged guests [...]
Certain tick species can transmit Lyme disease to pets and people. The illness can be severely debilitating, and the infection isn’t always easy to clear. Our Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital team wants to protect you and your pet, and we provide information about Lyme disease and tips to prevent infection. Understanding Lyme disease in [...]
Texas is ranked among the top 10 states for heartworm disease prevalence. The hot, humid weather is a playground for mosquitoes, allowing the pests to transmit the disease to vulnerable pets. Our Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital team knows how devastating heartworm disease can be, and we explain reasons why your pet should receive year-round [...]
When your four-legged friend pulls up lame, a multitude of conditions can be behind their limp—some as benign as an overworked muscle, and others as serious as a fractured bone or osteosarcoma. To determine the cause of their lameness, your dog needs complete physical and orthopedic exams that often include X-rays of the affected limb [...]
