As your pet ages, their health care needs may change, but age itself is not a disease, and your dog or cat can continue to enjoy a good quality of life throughout their golden years. Our Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital team provides high-quality care for each patient through each of their life’s stages, and [...]

Pets are living longer, and while we all want more time with our four-legged friends, increased longevity increases their risk of developing cognitive dysfunction. Similar to humans, a pet’s cognitive function can decline as they age, and the condition can negatively affect your pet’s quality of life and disrupt your household. Our Star of Texas [...]

As your pet ages, they experience many changes—graying hair, reduced vision and hearing, decreased stamina, and an increased susceptibility for health problems. While you expect the aging process to cause your senior pet to experience health changes, you will likely have to accommodate their shifting abilities and increase their veterinary care. Aging is a slow [...]

Many dog owners struggle to accept that their once active and agile canine companion has become a senior citizen. In the blink of an eye, their muzzle turns grey, their eyes cloud, and their once fluid movements stiffen and slow. Conditions such as arthritis, intervertebral disc disease, cataracts, cognitive dysfunction, and sensory loss affect their [...]

“Dogs’ lives are too short. Their only fault, really.” —Agnes Sligh Turnbull Seemingly in the blink of an eye, cuddly puppies who need a lot of attention become graying seniors who need a lot of support. Caring for an elderly dog is similar to caring for a puppy—both take special attention, protection, and a lot [...]