How to Prepare for Bringing a Senior Pet into Your Home

How to Prepare for Bringing a Senior Pet into Your Home

Thinking of adopting a senior pet? There are definitely benefits to adopting a pet that is about 6 years of age or older; these dogs and cats may already be house or litterbox-trained, and they’ll generally require more relaxed exercise routines. With the potential for less training, you could have more time for building a […]
A Guide to Managing Health Issues in Aging Pets

A Guide to Managing Health Issues in Aging Pets

The aging process is different for every individual pet, and depends on their breed, size, and lifestyle. Puppies and kittens become adults around the age of one, and then enter their senior years between 7-8 years old. Since many pets live well beyond their 10th birthday, the senior years are the longest life stage. Senior […]
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 […]
The Last Goodbye: Coping with the Loss of a Pet

The Last Goodbye: Coping with the Loss of a Pet

Raising a pet companion is one of the most fulfilling things pet lovers can do. We watch them as they learn and grow, and develop a strong, unshakable bond similar to our human relationships. In many ways, the unconditional love offered by a four-legged friend transcends other interpersonal relationships. So, when the inevitable end arrives, […]
Potty Pants: Does Your Pet Need Dog Diapers? 

Potty Pants: Does Your Pet Need Dog Diapers? 

When your pet is prone to accidents, it can be a challenge for both you and your little one. Cleaning up pee and feces on the daily is not something most of us would be happy about, which is why diapers seem like the right choice. There are some great reasons why dog diapers can […]
Fish Oil for Your Fur Friend: The Benefits of Omega-3 for Pets 

Fish Oil for Your Fur Friend: The Benefits of Omega-3 for Pets 

Omega-3 fatty acids have been proven to encourage heart health among other things in humans. Omega-3 supplements come in many forms and are one of the top selling dietary products on the market. But did you know that they are advantageous for pets as well?  The team at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital is here to […]
Do You Have A Lethargic Dog? Here’s What You Can Do About it

Do You Have A Lethargic Dog? Here’s What You Can Do About it

If you’ve been a pet owner for any length of time, you’ve likely noticed how often your pet sleeps. Healthy, adult dogs tend to sleep an average of 12-14 hours per day, and possibly even more if they are very active or have reached their senior years. Although your dog may be commonly found asleep, […]
Can a Deaf Pet Have a Good Life? Absolutely!

Can a Deaf Pet Have a Good Life? Absolutely!

Special needs pets have, well, special places in our hearts. After all, they tend to have even more love to give and are equally (if not more) deserving of our admiration.  Indeed, despite significant physical challenges, an animal with a certain disability can stun us with their exceptional adaptations. A deaf pet, for example, can […]
Hitting the Jackpot Through Loving Senior Cat Care

Hitting the Jackpot Through Loving Senior Cat Care

If you’ve had your cat since they were a kitten, you might look back at those early years with nostalgia. Yet, there’s really nothing like living in syncopation with an older cat. They might be set in their ways, sure, but they are also carefully attuned with the rhythms and patterns of the household.  However […]
Keep Calm and Listen On: How Music Can Help Pets

Keep Calm and Listen On: How Music Can Help Pets

Music plays an important role in human society, and for many of us, a life without music is difficult to imagine. Music can invoke a wide range of emotions, and certain songs and melodies will forever be attached to important events in our lives. It turns out that pets may also enjoy certain types of […]