Rodenticide Poisoning in Pets

Rodenticide Poisoning in Pets

No one wants mice, rats, gophers, or other critters invading their home or yard. Rodenticides are chemicals used to kill these small animals, but unfortunately, anything that can kill a rodent can also kill a dog or cat. Rodenticide poisoning in pets is a serious problem, and the team at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital wants […]
What Every Pet Owner Should Know About Pets and People Food

What Every Pet Owner Should Know About Pets and People Food

There’s no question that a high-quality, nutritionally balanced, life-stage appropriate pet food is the ideal diet for any pet. Although our companions don’t need quite the same range of foods and nutrients that we do, adding some variety to their diet can be fun and easy (and healthy!). While pets and people food are generally […]
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 […]
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 […]
Human Medications: Common Culprits of Pet Poisonings

Human Medications: Common Culprits of Pet Poisonings

Certain pharmaceuticals have the potential to bring us great relief. From headaches and allergies to congestion and depression, human medications ease symptoms and eliminate pain. But when half of all pet poisonings are related to them, it’s time for drastic measures to protect your pet. Script or Not Prescription medications aren’t necessarily more toxic to […]
Pet Weight Loss: Making 2017 the Best Year ever for Your Pet

Pet Weight Loss: Making 2017 the Best Year ever for Your Pet

Many of us start a new year with a list of resolutions aimed at improving our health. We ponder lofty goals, such as losing weight, quitting smoking, and finally reading War and Peace. But, how about considering a new approach to your pet’s health and wellness alongside your own aspirations? With the obesity epidemic on […]
Valentine’s Day: Show Some Pet Safety Love

Valentine’s Day: Show Some Pet Safety Love

Ah, the season of love… Valentine’s Day is around the corner and it’s likely most pet owners will be seeking out creative, social ways to celebrate their whiskered friends. After all, four-legged sweethearts make our lives that much better, and in many ways, they are endeared to us through their loyalty, unconditional love, and unbridled […]
Summer Safety: Steer Clear of Summer Pet Toxins

Summer Safety: Steer Clear of Summer Pet Toxins

Summer is a great time to be out and about, and who better to share the season with than your pets? With all the fun activities of the summer months, though, come some unique hazards. Ingestion of various toxins happen a lot during this time of year, so it’s best to learn what common summer […]
My Pet Ate What?

My Pet Ate What?

Beware of Potential Pet Foreign Bodies Pets are known for ingesting all sorts of crazy things. Many times these objects pass through the gastrointestinal system without causing a problem. Other times, however, they can wreak havoc on the body. Why Pet Foreign Bodies Are a Problem A foreign body is simply an object that is […]
Practical Ways to Avoid Pet Poisoning This Fall

Practical Ways to Avoid Pet Poisoning This Fall

Accidental poisonings can occur throughout the year, but it’s not uncommon to see an increase in pet poisonings during the the fall. One reason is that our family pets may suddenly have easy access to specific toxic items in our kids’ backpacks once they are back in school. It seems that backpacks, which are often […]