Fact or Fiction? Exposing The Truth Behind Popular Pet Myths

Fact or Fiction? Exposing The Truth Behind Popular Pet Myths

Have you ever found yourself wondering about the truth behind life’s urban legends and “general knowledge”, such as the 5-second rule or that eating carrots will improve eyesight, only to come to the conclusion that the answers to life’s quandaries can be downright fishy? Even with the vast amount information available to us with the […]
Overcoming Common Training Challenges: Expert Tips from Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital

Overcoming Common Training Challenges: Expert Tips from Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital

There’s really no limit to what your pet can learn, but a lot depends on how new information is presented to them. For them to fully embrace a new skill, and be able to repeat it, pets benefit from a structured approach. They need to feel secure and confident within the framework provided by their […]
How to Prepare Your Pet for Surgery and What to Expect During the Recovery Process

How to Prepare Your Pet for Surgery and What to Expect During the Recovery Process

Every surgical procedure is unique, but there are some general practices regarding a pet’s needs before and after the surgery. Your veterinary team offers some insights to help prepare your pet for surgery. 
Reasons Why Regular Vet Visits Are Essential for Your Pet’s Health

Reasons Why Regular Vet Visits Are Essential for Your Pet’s Health

Humans have an average global lifespan of 70 to 75 years, but our pets pack their life into a much shorter time. It might be no big deal for you to miss a yearly doctor’s appointment. But for your pet, missing a yearly visit to the vet is like us forgoing a checkup for five […]
At-Home Strategies to Soothe Arthritis in Pets

At-Home Strategies to Soothe Arthritis in Pets

Our senior pets have earned the right to sleep as much as they want, resist strenuous activity, and schedule their waking hours around meals. Unfortunately, the majority of aging or older pets can’t fully embrace their retirement because they’re suffering in silence. Arthritis in pets can vary between slightly irritating to downright immobilizing. But with […]
How to Improve Your Pet’s Health in the New Year

How to Improve Your Pet’s Health in the New Year

You take super good care of your pets, anticipate their every need, and yet, you have a nagging sensation that you could be doing something better. Perhaps it’s because they give so much to you and your family, it seems like you’ll always come up short in repayment. Don’t worry. There are always little things […]
Is Vaping Near Pets Dangerous?

Is Vaping Near Pets Dangerous?

Like other chemical-containing products found around the house, vaping devices should be kept out of reach of pets. E-cigarettes contain chemical concoctions that may include nicotine, formaldehyde, propylene glycol, glycerin, and THC (the active compound found in marijuana)—and the inhalation or ingestion of these substances can be extremely harmful to animals. 
What Are Ear Mites in Dogs and Cats?

What Are Ear Mites in Dogs and Cats?

If constant head twitching and ear scratching has the fur flying in your house, ear mites could be to blame. These teeny weeny creepy crawlies feast on ear wax (ew!) and are highly contagious between dogs, cats, rabbits, and ferrets. Your pet can pick up this pest outdoors, at the kennel or groomer, or from […]
Top 10 Traits of a Responsible Pet Owner

Top 10 Traits of a Responsible Pet Owner

To some, it simply comes naturally to proactively meet the needs of a pet. For others, the process is more of an “on the fly” kind of approach. Either way, there’s a willingness and an awareness that communicates what a truly responsible pet owner looks like to the world. How else can you identify a […]
Make Your Own Pet Pill Pockets

Make Your Own Pet Pill Pockets

While it’s certainly convenient to simply purchase commercially made pet pill pockets, it’s not always economical for pet owners–or tasty for pets. Solving the problem of masking medication has never been easier than making your own pet pill pockets customized with your pet’s health (and taste buds) in mind. The Grand Design Pet pill pockets […]