Cats are masters in the art of subtlety, and often leave us scratching our heads, trying to understand, “What is my cat saying?” To better understand your cat, pay close attention to their body language. This is the way they communicate their feelings, wants, and needs. However, deciphering “cat code” can be challenging, and certain [...]

Whether your current cat seems lonely, or you simply want to grow your feline family and add another cat to the household, you should take a few precautions to ensure introductions go smoothly. You do not want kitty conflict to disrupt your household. Our team at Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital shares several helpful tips [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

Your house cat likely isn’t offered nearly as many enrichment activities as your dog, unless they are leash-trained. While your pooch is out and about, sniffing a thousand different scents each day, your cat is reduced to eating and sleeping inside. Feline enrichment reduces your indoor cat’s boredom and stress. Like puzzles for people and [...]

Let’s hear the story of Lily* the cat, a 5-year-old spayed female who lived a whole other life before being surrendered to the Austin Pets Alive animal shelter. Lily is a friendly cat, who loves eating, sleeping in the sunny spot on the back of the couch, and sitting in a window chatting with the [...]