Shake and Bark: Why Does My Small Dog Tremble?

Shake and Bark: Why Does My Small Dog Tremble?

If your little dog shakes all of the time, even if it isn’t cold outside, you may wonder why. Small dogs who tremble are not uncommon and pet owners ask us about the reasons for this behavior. Trembling in dogs is caused by several factors, some of which can be physical or behavioral, or both. […]
Your Puppy Pupil: Training a New Puppy

Your Puppy Pupil: Training a New Puppy

What could possibly be sweeter than a little puppy? If you are the proud pet parent of a new puppy, you are probably filled with excitement and wonder, as well as a little trepidation. Many pet owners jump at the chance to adopt a puppy, but then wonder how this tiny tot could be so […]
Frito Bandito: What Does My Dog’s Paws Smell Like Corn Chips

Frito Bandito: What Does My Dog’s Paws Smell Like Corn Chips

If you have ever had the unfortunate whiff of your pet’s feet, it may have reminded you of something. That’s right, Frito’s! Many pet owners come to us asking why their dogs’ paws smell like corn chips. Is it just a thing with them? Is it an infection? Fungus?  This common quandary is one that […]
You are What You Eat: Avoiding Dog Diarrhea at Home 

You are What You Eat: Avoiding Dog Diarrhea at Home 

Some dogs are known for their stomachs of steel – it seems as though they can devour just about anything and never pay the consequences. Other dogs experience digestive upset at just the idea of anything but their normal diet. Most of our canine patients at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital fall somewhere in between. Regardless […]
A Microscopic Menace: Giardia in Dogs 

A Microscopic Menace: Giardia in Dogs 

Your pet can’t possibly have parasites – after all you haven’t seen anything in their stool. Right?  Well, if you think that you can see all pet parasites with your naked eye, you would be mistaken. There are actually quite a few intestinal parasites that you can’t see without the aid of a microscope. At […]
Taming the Toy Terrorist: Why Your Dog’s Obsessed with Toy Stuffing 

Taming the Toy Terrorist: Why Your Dog’s Obsessed with Toy Stuffing 

Have you ever spent time carefully and lovingly selecting the perfect adorable toy for your dog, only to come home shortly after to a massacre? Most dogs love toys, but many of them are “toy terrorists”, decimating their beloved belongings for seemingly no reason.  So just why are some dogs obsessed with toy stuffing? Is […]
Digging Doggie: How to Stop Your Dog from Digging 

Digging Doggie: How to Stop Your Dog from Digging 

Dogs and digging kind of go hand-in-hand. After all, their wild predecessors required good digging skills to pull up roots and other things they can eat. This necessary skill is not always appreciated when it comes to your dug up flower bed, however! Since your dog has the natural instinct to dig, it may begin […]
Ask-A-Vet: Why do Dogs Chase Their Tails?

Ask-A-Vet: Why do Dogs Chase Their Tails?

If you haven’t seen a dog chasing its tail in real life, you’ve likely seen an image or video of this uniquely canine behavior. Indeed, dogs provide us with countless hours of entertainment, and the tail-chasing is high on the list. But have you ever wondered why they do it? As funny as they look […]
What to do About a Hyper Dog

What to do About a Hyper Dog

He never seems to calm down!  He never stops moving!?!  She’s always jumping up on everyone and everything!!  She wears me out…  As much as you love them, living with a hyper dog can be exhausting, frustrating, and downright upsetting at times. Many dogs are high-energy, but when the problem starts to interfere with you […]
Why Renting to Pet Owners Makes Sense

Why Renting to Pet Owners Makes Sense

According to the American Pet Products Association’s National Pet Owners Survey, roughly 50% of Americans own at least one pet – that’s 88.3 million dogs and 95.6 million cats in case you were wondering. Businesses have picked up on the fact that opening their doors to pets will increase their revenue, which is why more […]