Veterinary Hospital Lobby Etiquette 101

Veterinary Hospital Lobby Etiquette 101

If you’ve spent any time with us at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital, you know your pet’s safety and comfort is extremely important to us. Each pet patient begins their experience in our lobby, and the time spent in this area can make or break the rest of their appointment. Unnecessary stress or excitement can result […]
Ask a Vet: Do Pets Watch TV?

Ask a Vet: Do Pets Watch TV?

TV shows and commercials aren’t geared toward pets, but that doesn’t mean they don’t watch TV. Many pets glance at the screen, react to the sights and sounds of animals on TV, and may even become as captivated by the latest Netflix series as we are. But when pets watch TV, do they understand what […]
Socialize Your Puppy: The When’s, Why’s, and How’s

Socialize Your Puppy: The When’s, Why’s, and How’s

Socializing your puppy is perhaps the best way to ensure you have a happy, healthy, and confident dog for life. We all want our dogs to enjoy life’s adventures with us, and socialization teaches them to accept new things, people, and environments in stride. This in turn allows a dog to be adaptable and therefore […]
Good Manners, Good Fun: Dog Park Etiquette 101

Good Manners, Good Fun: Dog Park Etiquette 101

Rocklin, California is certainly a great place to live if you’re a dog. Our summers are beautiful, our winters are mild, and the opportunities for outdoor fun are endless. In fact, dog parks are often on the agenda for pets and owners alike, but are you and your dog observing proper dog park etiquette? Ready […]
How to Enrich Your Cat’s Environment

How to Enrich Your Cat’s Environment

Cats are naturally curious – we all know that! And it is true that indoor cats are safer and live longer lives than their outdoor counterparts. After all, they don’t have to contend with predators, cars, or other cat-induced injuries. However, how do we make sure that our feline friend doesn’t pine away at the […]
A Shout-Out to All (Legitimate) Service Animals!

A Shout-Out to All (Legitimate) Service Animals!

Service animals are absolutely, 100%, hands-down amazing. With a calm, cool reserve, they perform tasks for their handlers that range from the mundane (picking up the newspaper) to critical (seeking help during a seizure). Highly-trained, perfectly agreeable, intelligent, and extremely focused, service animals help thousands of people every day around the world. However, despite the […]
Can Older Dogs Learn New Tricks?

Can Older Dogs Learn New Tricks?

There’s a significant amount of emphasis on training and socializing young puppies. Without the right kind of attention early in life, dogs can develop behavioral and/or social challenges. However, that doesn’t mean they should stop learning new things. In fact, just like people, learning and keeping the mind and body active can keep older dogs […]
Snug as a Bug: Choosing the Right Pet Bed and Furnishings

Snug as a Bug: Choosing the Right Pet Bed and Furnishings

A pet bed is just a pet bed, right? …Er, not so much. In fact, like our own preferences for a bed or other furnishings around the house, your pet also needs an individualized approach to their bed and other home furnishings. This is not just a matter of ‘comfy and cozy’ alone, but also […]
A Cold Drink From the Toilet: Uncouth Dog Behavior (Sometimes) Makes Sense

A Cold Drink From the Toilet: Uncouth Dog Behavior (Sometimes) Makes Sense

We not only allow, but wholeheartedly welcome dogs to share in all the trappings of modern living. Some dogs are invited to sleep with their owners on goose-down bedding; others hang out on the sofa for the latest binge-worthy TV. Indeed, dogs are veritable members of the family. That doesn’t mean, however, that we don’t […]
Ear Licking and Beyond: What Does This Dog Behavior Mean?  

Ear Licking and Beyond: What Does This Dog Behavior Mean?  

Dogs will be dogs, but when a behavior veers from cute to mildly obsessive to downright annoying, it’s time for a change. Licking ears is one of these canine quirks that sends owners into tailspins of doubt, wonder, frustration, and (hopefully) resolution and relief. If you’re put off by this common dog behavior or have […]