Fall Plants Hazardous To Pets

Fall Plants Hazardous To Pets

As the leaves turn and the air turns cooler, it’s easy to get swept up in the beauty of fall. But while you’re decorating with seasonal blooms or enjoying time outdoors with your pets, it’s essential to know that many popular fall plants can pose serious health risks to dogs and cats. At Rocklin Ranch […]
Why You Should Use Pet Sunscreen and Bug Spray

Why You Should Use Pet Sunscreen and Bug Spray

Summer fun in Northern California means trail trekking, backyard BBQs, and spending plenty of time outdoors with our pets. And while you’re lathering up with sunscreen and spritzing on bug spray, it’s important to remember that our four-legged friends need the same protection from the sun and biting bugs.  At Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital + […]
Harmful BBQ Foods You Shouldn’t Feed to Your Pet 

Harmful BBQ Foods You Shouldn’t Feed to Your Pet 

Nothing says summer like the smoky sizzle of a backyard barbecue. As friends and family gather for grilled goodness, it’s easy to forget that not everything on your plate is safe to share with your four-legged companions. At Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital + Urgent Care, we love a good cookout just as much as you […]
Common Household Items That Can be Dangerous or Toxic to Pets

Common Household Items That Can be Dangerous or Toxic to Pets

When you become a pet parent, all you want to do is keep your precious fur baby safe from harm. But pets are curious creatures with incredibly strong noses (dogs) and an unmatched ability to leap onto your countertops (cats). How can we keep our furry explorers from the dangerous household items that can hurt […]
Sky Raisins: Why Pets Eat Flies (and Is It Safe?)

Sky Raisins: Why Pets Eat Flies (and Is It Safe?)

Household flies are a nuisance for many of us, especially in the summertime. But when it comes to our pets, these sky raisins are particularly interesting. You have probably seen your cat or dog swat or chomp at flies, and, of course, gobble them up like they are a tasty snack. Since cats and dogs […]
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. 
Fresh Home, Healthy Pet: Spring Cleaning Pet Safety Tips

Fresh Home, Healthy Pet: Spring Cleaning Pet Safety Tips

The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and your home is starting to have a layer of winter dust that might be making you itch to reach for the cleaning products. Spring is in the air and so is the need to clean your home to welcome the new season. Unfortunately, there are a […]
A Garden to Envy: How To Avoid Planting Toxic Plants For Pets

A Garden to Envy: How To Avoid Planting Toxic Plants For Pets

People who love to care for pets often love to care for plants. Although these caregiver instincts are pure, not all plants and pets can coexist peacefully and safely. Unfortunately, there are certain plants that are poisonous to our four-legged friends. There are indoor and outdoor toxic plants for pets, which means it is important […]
Whoopsy Daisy! Pet-Friendly Flowers To Plant in Baskets and Pots

Whoopsy Daisy! Pet-Friendly Flowers To Plant in Baskets and Pots

Gardening is on most people’s minds right now. While always a wonderful hobby with plenty of life-sustaining impact, planting seeds and starts is now a way toward food safety and stability. Luckily, our plant hardiness zone (9b) allows for a long growing season, full of sunshine and warmth.  But beyond food, we all need pops […]
Is It True? Top Five Pet Toxins You May Not Know About 

Is It True? Top Five Pet Toxins You May Not Know About 

When a pet comes in after eating something poisonous, many owners are surprised. Not just by the fact that their pets ate something they shouldn’t have, but also because it’s something the owner never knew would cause harm. Toxic foods and substances, along with plants, are not as uncommon in the home and yard as […]