Training can benefit your dog by keeping them safe in certain situations, teaching them to handle stressful experiences, and building the trust that will ensure you and your dog form a strong bond. Since the dog training industry is unregulated, finding the right trainer can be difficult. Our team at Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital [...]
If you own a dog, you know that every vomiting episode is not cause for concern. However, some conditions that cause your dog to vomit require immediate veterinary attention. Our team at Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital wants to help you determine if your dog is in jeopardy when they vomit. Did my dog vomit [...]
If your dog experiences acute pain, the signs are usually easy to recognize. A pet in acute pain typically will vocalize, limp, and look at the affected area. However, signs indicating that your dog is suffering from chronic pain are not as obvious, and may be mistaken for a behavior issue. Our team at Star [...]
Your new puppy is adorable, but as much as you would like to keep that bundle of cuteness all to yourself, socializing your puppy early is key to them becoming a well-behaved and well-adjusted adult dog. Our team at Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital wants you to be successful, and we provide some do’s and [...]
Cats urinating outside their litter box is frustrating for owners, and can strain the cat-owner bond. A lack of understanding about how cats express fear, stress, and displeasure is a large part of that frustration. As a Cat Friendly Practice, Star Of Texas Veterinary Hospital evaluates all aspects of feline wellbeing to reach a clear [...]
The sounds of summer include two types of whining—one is the mosquito that sneaks into your ear, and the other is a child saying, “I’m bored.” When dangerous heat and humidity keep us indoors, your dog may also be thinking they are bored, as they sigh from their place on the couch—the couch they have [...]
“Dogs’ lives are too short. Their only fault, really.” —Agnes Sligh Turnbull Seemingly in the blink of an eye, cuddly puppies who need a lot of attention become graying seniors who need a lot of support. Caring for an elderly dog is similar to caring for a puppy—both take special attention, protection, and a lot [...]
You and your pet are warm weather fans and spend as much time outdoors as you can when the mercury starts to rise. Mosquitoes and ticks also prefer the warmer conditions, and find your pet perfect for a quick meal. When these parasites latch onto your pet, they can leave behind unwanted reminders of their [...]
Noise aversion is a common problem that affects many household pets, but the condition is not caused by lack of training or disobedience. Noise aversion is a medical condition akin to panic attacks in humans, and negatively impacts your pet’s quality of life. The team at Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital wants to educate you [...]
Our team at Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital has always been committed to your dog’s emotional and physical well-being. When Fear Free certification became available in 2016, we knew we wanted to take this step to further improve your dog’s comfort level at our hospital. While individual certification is available, our team wanted to take [...]
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