Help! I Have an Overweight Pet!

Help! I Have an Overweight Pet!

Have the winter blahs left your pet with a few extra pounds around the middle? Have you noticed that you both are sitting on the couch a wee bit too much? As we welcome the return of the longest (and sunniest) days of the year, it’s easier than ever to get motivated to shed those […]
Do I Need to Change Pet Food According to Age?

Do I Need to Change Pet Food According to Age?

A walk through the food aisle at your local pet supply store is likely to have your head swimming. There are diets for puppies, large breed seniors, small breed puppies, and more. There is cat food, senior cat food, food for cats with sensitive stomachs, and food for cats who live indoors. There are even […]
The Right Stuff: Choosing the Perfect Food for Your Pet

The Right Stuff: Choosing the Perfect Food for Your Pet

There is a lot of information out there (especially online) about pet food, and much of it is misleading or incorrect. Your veterinarian is your best source for helping you dive into the world of pet nutrition, and to help you select an appropriate food for your pet. Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital can discuss your […]
Easy as 1-2-3: How to Create Healthy Pet Treats at Home

Easy as 1-2-3: How to Create Healthy Pet Treats at Home

Treats make life a little sweeter for our four-legged friends, but too many calories and unhealthy ingredients can put a damper on their enjoyment. Here at Rocklin Ranch, we believe snacks should be both tasty and nutritious, which is why we’ve come up with a list of our favorite healthy pet treats!
Is Pet Weight Gain a Seasonal Phenomenon? How to Slim Down This Spring

Is Pet Weight Gain a Seasonal Phenomenon? How to Slim Down This Spring

When it’s cold, wet, and possibly slippery outside, it’s hard to muster any enthusiasm for daily jaunts around the block. It might not make that much difference to some dog owners, but reducing or restricting outside exercise can negatively affect a pup’s state of mind – and silhouette. Pet weight gain is common during the […]
Fitness for Fido: How Much Exercise Does a Pet Really Need?

Fitness for Fido: How Much Exercise Does a Pet Really Need?

As the winter months come to a close, we look ahead to the coming spring. Uh-oh. It’s that dreaded time when the shorts and swimsuits come out, and many of us will be back out the gym, aspiring for that bikini body and working on our fitness goals. Along with your own exercise plans, you […]
Why Pet Yoga is a Fast-Growing Trend

Why Pet Yoga is a Fast-Growing Trend

There have been sizable changes in the world of pet ownership over the years. Now you can choose between competing companies for pet insurance, shop around for fancy hotels where you can stay with your pet on vacation, and peruse seemingly endless rows of pet food, treats, and toys. There’s probably never been a better […]
A Healthy New Year: Tackling Pet Obesity in 2018

A Healthy New Year: Tackling Pet Obesity in 2018

It probably comes as no surprise that the most popular New Year’s resolution is to get healthy or lose weight. Many of us could stand to eat a little better and move more, and the same could probably be said for our animal companions. The rise in pet obesity rates over the past several years […]
Making Daily Exercise More Fun for Your Pet (and for You!)

Making Daily Exercise More Fun for Your Pet (and for You!)

Who doesn’t get into a bit of a rut when it comes to exercise (or simply forgo it altogether in favor of that comfy couch!)? Keeping things interesting in the fitness department can take some motivation and imagination, and like you, your pet may also grow bored with the same old routine. Since exercise is […]
National Pet Diabetes Month – Know the Signs, Reduce the Risk

National Pet Diabetes Month – Know the Signs, Reduce the Risk

When people hear the word diabetes they often associate it with epidemic of type II diabetes among people, but lifestyle and diet related conditions are on the rise among pets as well. And, while there are numerous factors that correlate with the disease in cats and dogs, pet diabetes is most often linked to age […]