Posts in Category: Pet Health & Wellness 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 […] Healthy Fall Treats For Pets Pet parents the world over are intimately familiar with their furry friend’s passionate love of treats. Unfortunately most of the commercially available pet treats are high in fat and calories and low in nutrition. It’s no secret that we care about your pet’s health at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital, and with that in mind we […] Seasonal Cues: How To Keep The Pounds Off Your Pet All Year Round The giant sunflowers you planted last spring yielded hundreds of plump seeds.This is great news – especially for the backyard squirrels or birds. Slowly the infiltration begins: cautiously at first, and then boldly, these fluffy or furry scavengers take over in search of winter’s plentiful stockpile. Enter, your cat or dog, and prepare for a […] It’s That Time Again: National Dog Week Is Here! The end of September is a time of transition in most households. In the hectic days that mark the shift from summer to fall activities, it’s easy to overlook our canine family members, who are likely feeling the stress of these busy days as much as we are. That’s where National Dog Week comes in! […] Will Your Pet’s Behavior Change When The Kids Return To School? Getting back into the swing of the academic schedule can come with a high learning curve – and not only for your kids. Your family pet may have opinions that differ from the typical zeal for new school shoes, sweater weather, and upcoming fall holidays. But don’t despair! There are ways you can help your […] Top Five Pet Friendly Things to Do This Fall Now that we are in the last few weeks of summertime, you might think the leisure days are over for a while… Wrong! There’s no need to stash away the fun. There are plenty of cool, pet friendly things to do this fall with your family and fur friends. Whether you are a pet owner […] Pet Playground: Creative Ways to Inspire Pet Exercise Back-to-school season usually marks a decline in the amount of leisure time we have. Opportunities for outdoor recreation and playtime generally start to wane for our pets, too. And, since pet exercise is certainly an essential component of wellness, there is a need for planning and ingenuity to get those paws moving. The cool thing […] Pet Sunscreen and Bug Spray: Why You Should Use Them Two things we have a lot of here is Northern California are sunshine and bugs. Summertime and early autumn are feasting seasons for mosquitos, gnats, and other pesky pests. Add to the mix a high UV index and you have a recipe for discomfort, which is why pet sunscreen and bug spray is just as […] Understanding Kennel Cough and Canine Influenza After the late spring outbreak of canine influenza in the Midwest, many pet owners started to worry about their dogs and whether dog flu and other contagious diseases were a threat. For many, illnesses such as kennel cough or canine flu haven’t been the most worrisome of diseases and therefore, this often resulted in a […] A Spotlight on Feline Health: Determining When a Cat is Sick Most cats have an air of mystery about them. They are subtle in comparison to our “in your face” canine companions, and in many cases, they enjoy their privacy. And, while we might appreciate their low key presence, this subtly can sometimes lend itself to masked symptoms when health problems arise. Because pets often become […] Older Posts Newer Posts
