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 […]
Cat Hairballs and What You Should Know About Them

Cat Hairballs and What You Should Know About Them

You can hear the cat retching and you race to grab the paper towels. You know what’s coming, the dreaded hairball extrusion. There it is, on your freshly washed comforter, a log of compacted hair wet with bile and kitty’s digestive juices. Disgusting? Yes. A health problem? Maybe. What you don’t know about hairballs could […]
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 […]