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To keep your pet happy, healthy, and entertained, you must provide them with enrichment toys and stimulating activities. Without adequate enrichment, cats and dogs can develop stress, anxiety, problem behaviors, obesity, and numerous other health issues. To increase your four-legged friend’s enrichment opportunities, follow our Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital team’s guide to do-it-yourself (DIY) [...]
When our Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital team reports that your pet’s screening test results are normal, you may not think much about them. However, normal diagnostic testing results can be just as valuable as abnormal ones because normal results reveal critical information. Normal wellness screening results can help: Establish your pet’s baseline values — [...]
Many of us look forward to indulging in delicious festive treats during the holiday season, but as your pet’s sad eyes watch you devour your third cookie plate, you may feel like the Grinch. While many classic holiday dishes can be harmful and sometimes toxic to your pet, you can share the holiday cheer with [...]
The most wonderful—and most hectic—time of the year is here, and you have the additional responsibility of keeping your pet safe amid the holiday festivities. Your pet likely enjoys being included in the celebrations, but hidden holiday hazards abound, and they can seriously harm your dog or cat. Pets are opportunistic creatures and can get [...]
As your pet ages, their health care needs may change, but age itself is not a disease, and your dog or cat can continue to enjoy a good quality of life throughout their golden years. Our Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital team provides high-quality care for each patient through each of their life’s stages, and [...]
Austin is welcoming the fall and its cooler temperatures—and the holiday season. Many families excitedly anticipate Thanksgiving, which offers a chance to gather together and eat delicious food until you have to unbutton your pants and nap in the recliner. Fall is also a great time to remind pet owners that holidays are prime opportunities [...]
Arthritis commonly affects many species, including humans, dogs, and cats. We know that arthritis pain can be debilitating and is recognized easily in humans and dogs, but owners and veterinarians often fail to address these changes in cats. Our Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital team knows how pain can impact your furry pal’s quality of [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic had far-reaching consequences across many sectors, and veterinary medicine was particularly hard hit. The veterinary professional mental health crisis had begun long before, but the pandemic highlighted the problems. Many professions have been compelled to focus on supporting their employees’ mental health, and while the veterinary field has made progress, many veterinary [...]
Halloween is around the corner, and while you may be looking for a good scare, your pet might be searching for a place to hide. Halloween night poses myriad hazards to pets, and your furry pal can experience significant harm. Our Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital team shares tips to keep your pet safe on [...]
Your cat may enjoy a pampered lifestyle—hours spent napping, meals on demand, toys galore, and no bills or responsibilities—but they are not immune to stress, and they can suffer from some of the same fears and anxieties that affect people. However, felines instinctually mask discomfort and uncertainty signs, often suffering from stress in silence. No [...]