Does your heart rate increase when you think about going to the doctor? Your pet may also experience white coat syndrome, but they do not understand that their veterinary visits help them live longer, healthier lives. As Austin’s first Fear Free-certified veterinary hospital, we understand the importance of a pleasant veterinary experience for your pet. [...]
Many pets and their owners dread going to veterinarian. Whether the visit is for a simple check up or a more involved procedure, we cannot communicate to our pets that everything will be OK. New smells, sights, and sounds from other animal patients understandably make pets anxious and reluctant to participate. Fortunately, tools are available [...]
Thanksgiving holiday is centered around family and food and, while you consider your pet a family member, inviting your four-legged friend to the holiday feast can put them in danger. This celebration can also pose a threat to your pet’s health in more ways than the food, but with advance planning, you can keep them [...]
We would like to introduce you to some of the stars of Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital—our veterinary technicians. These hard working individuals can be found taking X-rays, assisting with surgery, caring for hospitalized pets, inducing and monitoring anesthesia, preparing and analyzing laboratory samples, performing dental procedures, drawing blood, assisting with appointments, talking with clients, [...]
The scene: Rocky’s family is having people over for a barbecue, and he is so excited. Unfortunately, he is also a mischievous and rather accident-prone boxer, so he is going to need some help to stay safe. Prevent pets from escaping Rocky: Mom! Dad! There are hoomans coming to my yard. I love new hoomans [...]
The summer sun in Texas is no joke, and things heat up quickly this time of year. With temperatures forecasted to soar past 100 degrees this week, you want to take special precautions to protect your pet from heat-related dangers. Whether you have a dainty Yorkie or a rough-and-tumble Labrador retriever, your fur-coat-wearing friend can [...]
