When your four-legged friend pulls up lame, a multitude of conditions can be behind their limp—some as benign as an overworked muscle, and others as serious as a fractured bone or osteosarcoma. To determine the cause of their lameness, your dog needs complete physical and orthopedic exams that often include X-rays of the affected limb [...]
Where would we be without our dogs? If you are fortunate enough to have a canine cohabitant, you know they are so much more than pets. For many of us, our dogs are our therapists, entertainers, confidants, cuddle buddies, and best friends. Because dogs play such an important role in our lives, our Star of [...]
You love your pet, but you may not always love their behavior. Sometimes pets exhibit problem behaviors that are frustrating and difficult to address. Our team at Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital wants to help by providing tips to correct six common pet behavior problems. #1: Your dog jumps on people Dogs jump on people [...]
The dog in your daydreams obeys your thoughts, stays perfectly groomed, never makes a mess, never gets old, and takes themselves out to potty. If you don’t realize that such a perfect dog can be only a figment of your imagination, Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital is about to burst your bubble. However, we would [...]
Life would be easier if our dogs could talk, right? If only they could answer our questions with intelligible answers spoken in our language, instead of looking at us and yawning, scratching, or running away and hiding under the bed. What is that supposed to mean? But rather than waiting for dogs to learn our [...]
Dogs are innate chewers who explore the world with their mouths. Without an appropriate chew toy, your dog’s explorations may lead them to your shoes or furniture. The right chew toy spares your slippers and supports your dog’s mental and physical health, but not all chews are created equal. At Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital, [...]
Long-distance travel is stressful at best, and a slobbering dog with nausea, or a vocal carry-on puppy can leave you crying, “There’s no place like home.” If you have upcoming travel plans, you are probably already asking yourself, “What about the dog?” You have options, such as hiring a pet sitter, boarding your dog, or—for [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
