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 […]
Know the Risks: Your Pet, Wildlife, and Leptospirosis

Know the Risks: Your Pet, Wildlife, and Leptospirosis

As many pet owners in California may know, leptospirosis has become a problem over the past few years, with outbreaks occurring more frequently in the Western states. With spring in the air, we tend to see an uptick in cases of leptospirosis, giardia, and other illnesses that become problematic with increased temperatures and more rain. […]
Dazed and in Danger: What You Need to Know About Pot and Pets

Dazed and in Danger: What You Need to Know About Pot and Pets

California has long led the way in the fight to legalize medical and recreational marijuana use, and other states are following suit. Proponents of the drug are understandably pleased by its growing acceptance in American culture, but the impact it’s had on our pets is far from positive. At Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital, the health […]
Unlock Amazing Pet Oral Health with These Simple Steps

Unlock Amazing Pet Oral Health with These Simple Steps

A healthy mouth is truly a healthy body for both pets and people. We (hopefully) brush our teeth every day and visit the dentist regularly for cleanings and checkups, but studies show that our pets aren’t getting the same treatment. According to the American Veterinary Dental College, most dogs and cats have some form of […]
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 […]
Using Essential Oils on Pets: Is It Safe?

Using Essential Oils on Pets: Is It Safe?

By now, most of us have heard about, or use, essential oils. These highly concentrated liquids from plants (also known as volatile organic compounds) have long been used in aromatherapy and alternative medicine. Recently, they have become popular for use in cleaning products, herbal remedies, personal care products, food and drink flavorings, and more. Humans […]
Pandemic: A Sketch of Canine Influenza

Pandemic: A Sketch of Canine Influenza

Recent reports of canine influenza involve two separate viruses: H3N8 and H3N2. Previously limited to Asian countries, H3N2 swept through the Chicago area in 2015. It has since spread to thousands of dogs across the nation (and a group of domestic cats in the Midwest). Because these viruses are relatively new, there hasn’t been enough […]
Decoding the Pet Dental Exam

Decoding the Pet Dental Exam

Have you noticed your pet’s breath lately? Is it less than fresh, so to speak? If so, it is time for a pet dental exam. Bad breath is often the first sign of dental disease, a common but preventable condition in pets. It is estimated that over 80% of pets over the age of 3 […]
Cheers to Good Health: Senior Pet Wellness in the New Year

Cheers to Good Health: Senior Pet Wellness in the New Year

Your senior pet has been with you through good times and bad. They’ve seen you at your best, worst, and everywhere in between. And, they still love and adore you! The deep connection and satisfying companionship of a senior pet is incomparable, and wanting to give them the absolute best in their golden years is […]
How to Love a Dog and Be Loved in Return

How to Love a Dog and Be Loved in Return

There are some people out there who are natural animal lovers. They seem to intuit the needs and emotions of animals and also have the ability to respond accordingly. Understanding animal body language comes easily, and they can put a pet at ease quickly. Other folks can only dream of high-level human-animal companionship and may […]