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 [...]
You adore your pet and want to ensure they get the medical attention they deserve, but how can you know when there is an actual emergency and when you can take a breath and monitor your pet? Our team at Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital is here to address any concerns you have about your [...]
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD) describes common conditions of the feline bladder and urethra. Unfortunately, since FLUTD often leads to unpleasant urinary signs around the home, the problem is a common reason why cat owners relinquish their pets to animal shelters. While we can’t control all FLUTD causes, many associated conditions can be prevented, [...]
Separation anxiety is one of the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorders in pets, with dogs most likely to be affected. This debilitating disease can lead to destructive and annoying behaviors, often leaving owners stressed and overwhelmed. Since behavioral problems are a common reason for pet relinquishment—which also contributes to the pet’s onset of fear-based disorders—addressing [...]
Tiny pocket pets are easier to take care of than cats and dogs, right? This common misconception may sound true, but it’s not. Pocket pets eat less and may take up less room, but they still require as much time, energy, and attention as a dog or cat. Proper care for your pocket pet includes [...]