Feline Conditions that Require Emergency Care

Feline Conditions that Require Emergency Care

Cats are masters at hiding discomfort, which makes recognizing a true emergency tricky, even for seasoned pet parents. But when your cat suddenly isn’t acting like themselves, it’s essential to know the warning signs that mean it’s time to seek emergency veterinary care. At Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital + Urgent Care, we’re here to help […]
Everything You Need to Know About Heartworm

Everything You Need to Know About Heartworm

Heartworm is one of those diseases you don’t ever want your dog or cat to get. When a pet has heartworms, long, noodle-like worms quite literally live in their heart. Treating the disease can be a grueling process for your dog—and you. The best way to treat heartworms is to prevent your dog or cat […]
Why Do Cat’s Knead?

Why Do Cat’s Knead?

Why Do Cat’s Knead? If you share your life with a cat, you’ve probably witnessed their adorable kneading ritual, sometimes referred to as “making biscuits.” With a rhythmic press of their paws, much like a baker working dough, they transform soft surfaces—a favorite blanket, a furry companion, or even your lap—into a comforting haven. Kneading, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Great Escape: The Importance of Pet Microchips

The Great Escape: The Importance of Pet Microchips

Summer is the time for relaxing in your yard, hosting BBQs, and marveling over fireworks. Unfortunately, it’s also a time of year when pets tend to go missing after they escape from their homes or yards. It only takes a split second for your pet to scoot out a gate left open by the gardener, […]
Is Training a Kitten Not to Bite or Scratch Even Possible?

Is Training a Kitten Not to Bite or Scratch Even Possible?

Kittens love to play, but the predatory instincts that guide them can cause accidental harm to their partner. Additionally, owners can inadvertently reinforce bad behaviors by using their hands and fingers to entice their kitten to play. Training a kitten your rules for play isn’t hard, but it requires consistency and patience. With our tips, […]
How to Help Your New Kitten Feel at Home

How to Help Your New Kitten Feel at Home

Adopting a kitten is definitely the easy part. It’s bringing them home to their new environment that can have challenges. There are many variables at play, and once you resolve one issue another can pop up in its place. In other words, you have to constantly stay in front of potential problems. Luckily, it’s super […]
From the Vet: What to Look for When Buying Pet Food

From the Vet: What to Look for When Buying Pet Food

Every pet needs plenty of TLC, quality veterinary care, and a healthy diet. But finding a food that checks all the boxes—nutritious, delicious, and within budget—can be overwhelming. There are more options now than ever before, with new brands, specialty diets, and textures, and even refrigerated foods for both cats and dogs.  
Cat Wellness Care for Hoomans

Cat Wellness Care for Hoomans

We all know that doggos are the best, 12/10 paw-some. The dogtors at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital sez that cattos are pretty cool, too, though, and we are inclined to believe them. Did you know that even though dem purr-buckets say dem is okay, sometimes they need hoomans help, too? Lucky for you, we are […]