Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital

06/05/2026

Shedding that falls outside your pet's normal pattern, bald patches, or fur loss in specific areas all suggest something happening beneath the surface. Read our latest post to learn what abnormal fur loss can mean and when to bring your pet in for evaluation.

06/04/2026

🐾🦷👩‍⚕️Are you concerned about your pet's dental health?

Routine dental exams are the key to preventing dental disease in your furry friend. We can examine your pet's teeth, gums, and oral cavity to detect any issues early on. With early detection, we can provide treatment to prevent further damage and improve your pet's quality of life.

So, don't wait until it's too late. Book your pet's dental exam today!

06/02/2026

😺💉 Protect your kitty from feline distemper (panleukopenia) caused by the feline parvovirus. Kittens are the most vulnerable. Contact with an infected cat's urine, f***s, or nasal secretions can cause this disease. Call 737-727-0022 to learn how to safeguard your cat's health.

06/01/2026

Today we’re celebrating 17 incredible years with Dr. Christine McCoy 🩺🌟

From graduating Magna Cum Laude from Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine to becoming our Medical Director here at Star of Texas, Dr. McCoy has spent nearly two decades changing the lives of pets and the people who love them.

Known for her brilliance, compassion, and dedication to lifelong learning, she truly is one of the smartest people you’ll ever meet (seriously… we’re convinced her brain runs on espresso and veterinary journals).

Dr. McCoy has a special passion for nutrition and believes in using food as medicine whenever possible, alongside traditional veterinary care. She also has a strong interest in metabolic disease in dogs and is deeply committed to building long-term relationships with both patients and clients. Together with one of our longtime clients, she helped create our Angel Fund — a fund dedicated to supporting pet parents in need so that financial barriers never stand in the way of compassionate, life-saving care. 👼🏼🪽

Outside of the hospital, you can usually find her doing yoga or stand-up paddle boarding — basically staying more balanced than the rest of us trying to survive a Monday schedule!

Thank you, Dr. McCoy, for 17 years of leadership, knowledge, kindness, and unwavering care for our community. Star of Texas simply wouldn’t be the same without you 💙

05/29/2026

One last before we say goodbye to May and head into summer mode ☀️ June is almost here, but these adorable new faces made sure May went out strong:

🤠 Cowboy loves rodeos
🎈 Harper loves balloon animals
🐻 Oso loves bears
🐑 Willow loves Lamb Chop
🪙 Shadow loves running to collect his coins
🧭 Rocky loves exploring and snacks
🐮 Moo Moo loves her momma
👯 Dauphine loves her big sis Josie

We hope everyone has a fun, sunny, and snack-filled weekend 🌼

05/28/2026

Preventing bites and fights with your dog is possible if you learn to recognize warning signs. Most dogs display signs of aggression before they take action. Knowing these signs can help you avoid or end a potentially dangerous interaction.

05/28/2026

A congestive heart failure diagnosis is one of those moments where the conversation in the exam room needs to extend into the home. Resting respiratory rate. Exercise tolerance. Coughing patterns at night. The families who catch early decompensation quickly are the ones whose pets tend to do best. Star of Texas Veterinary Hospital has the full breakdown on what to watch for, how diagnosis works, and how long-term management succeeds.

A congestive heart failure diagnosis is one of those moments where the conversation in the exam room needs to extend into the home. Resting respiratory rate. Exercise tolerance. Coughing patterns at night. The families who catch early decompensation quickly are the ones whose pets tend to do best. S...

05/27/2026

Some of us didn’t enter vet med for the science… we entered because we physically cannot resist talking to animals in a voice that would get us publicly exiled in any other profession. 💅

“Who’s a good little microscopic baby angel? 🥺”

Drop your pet’s most unhinged nickname below ⬇️

05/26/2026

👀🚨 Did you know that xylitol, a sugar substitute, can be DANGEROUS for your furry friends?

🐾 Dogs who ingest xylitol may develop severe hypoglycemia and liver damage, leading to a life-threatening situation. Be a responsible pet owner and keep xylitol-containing products out of your dogs' reach!🙏