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 [...]
Some dogs seem the perfect companions from the day you bring them home, never chewing on a shoe, barking at the mailman, or stealing food off the counter. Other dogs are kicked out of doggy obedience classes, destroy everything in your home, and remind you of Marley the Labrador in the book Marley and Me. [...]
The age-old question of nature versus nurture holds especially true in the animal world and, more particularly, in your dog. Many factors in your dog’s early life can influence their overall mental, emotional, and physical health. For example, a giant-breed puppy fed an incorrect diet can experience lifelong bone and joint issues. Early development also [...]
Before rushing out to bring home the first pup who catches your eye, schedule a family meeting and ask every family member to answer the following pet-selection questions. Question: Why do we want a dog? Answer: In addition to the obvious adorable factor, why does your family really want a dog? Do you want a [...]
Learning a new language is never easy, especially from an entirely different species. While many pet owners believe they understand what their dog is saying, they often make mistakes. For example, if your dog is wagging their tail, that does not automatically mean they’re happy. It can also be a sign of high arousal, intense [...]
