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 […]
Popular Toys for Pets You Won’t Want to Miss

Popular Toys for Pets You Won’t Want to Miss

Pet toys are important components of health and happiness for pets. The right selection of toys provides mental stimulation, much-needed exercise, and fun – but finding that perfect toy for your little sweetie isn’t always easy. After all, toys can get boring quickly, ripped apart easily, or even be dangerous for your pet.  We have […]
The Scoop on Healthy Pet Treat

The Scoop on Healthy Pet Treat

It’s the rare pet who doesn’t appreciate a treat (or two or three). Treats can be used for training, as a hiding place for medications, or simply to show our pets how much we care. Unfortunately, many pet treats contain fillers, sugar, and other  So how can we be sure the treats we give our […]
Need a Little Pick-Me-Up? We’ve Got Some Fun Cat Facts to Make You Smile

Need a Little Pick-Me-Up? We’ve Got Some Fun Cat Facts to Make You Smile

When Sir Timothy John Berners-Lee, the famous “father” of the World Wide Web, was asked for an example of widespread use of the internet he never imagined, he said “Kittens”.  There’s no doubt that people love domestic felines, but online cat videos are absolutely captivating perhaps because they remind of us of the human condition. […]
Cat School: Clicker Training for Cats

Cat School: Clicker Training for Cats

Training your cat, what?! The concept of teaching cats house rules may seem like a pipe dream or the stuff memes are made of. After all, cats do what they want, when they want… right?  People have varied opinions about cats that give way to myths, like cats are loners or cannot be trained. This […]
Real or Not? Separation Anxiety in Cats

Real or Not? Separation Anxiety in Cats

Separation anxiety is a common behavioral problem in dogs. At Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital we have coached many dog owners through training techniques, outlined crate acclimation, and even prescribed medications to combat separation anxiety.  But surely this problem affects cats, too?  Despite their often confident demeanor and rap for being loners, separation anxiety in cats […]
Kitty Like to Claw? How You Can Deter Destructive Cat Scratching Behavior

Kitty Like to Claw? How You Can Deter Destructive Cat Scratching Behavior

Whether you have a vintage velvet sofa, or a worn out hand me down for a couch, you don’t want your furniture to become victims of your cat’s claws. They aren’t trying to make you mad, but cats must answer to their instincts. Despite the fact that most people find it irksome, cat scratching is […]
On The Prowl: The Risks of Leaving Your Cat Out All Night

On The Prowl: The Risks of Leaving Your Cat Out All Night

It goes without saying that cats are safer indoors, but every neighborhood has cats that live both indoors and outside. Outdoor cats certainly enjoy more freedoms than their indoor counterparts, but that freedom comes at a cost, especially for those being let out overnight. What Are Outdoor Cats Doing All Night? Cats are crepuscular, meaning […]
Feral Cats May Be Ubiquitous, but Do They Need Our Help? 

Feral Cats May Be Ubiquitous, but Do They Need Our Help? 

Alley ways, country lanes, suburban streets, and urban boulevards all have something in common: they are thoroughfares for feral cats.  The differences between feral cats and the ones we live with are striking. They are extremely skittish and fearful of humans, but instead of earning their reputations as public nuisances, they are at risk of […]
The Straight Story on Whisker Fatigue

The Straight Story on Whisker Fatigue

It’s not always the easiest thing to grasp what your cat is doing – or why. Sure, they can have some odd or questionable proclivities, but if you’re hip to feline behavior and good at reading their body language, you’ll have a better time understanding what drives them.  The concept of whisker fatigue is on […]