Although you may not think about your cat’s teeth unless your feisty kitty latches onto your hand while playing, oral health care is incredibly important for your feline friend’s overall health and well-being. With up to 90% of all pets experiencing some level of dental disease by age 3, there’s a good chance your cat [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Is your cat urinating outside their litter box? They could be suffering from feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD). FLUTD is a general term used to describe conditions affecting the cat’s bladder and urethra. Unfortunately, many cats are affected; however Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital is here for you and your cat should they develop [...]
As an indoor cat, your life can get pretty boring. You spend your days chasing sunbeams and then curling up for your hours-long naps, eat the same old kibble that continuously fills your bowl, and wait for your owner to come home so you can pounce on their unsuspecting feet. These same activities day after [...]
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 [...]
