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 […]
Frito Bandito: What Does My Dog’s Paws Smell Like Corn Chips

Frito Bandito: What Does My Dog’s Paws Smell Like Corn Chips

If you have ever had the unfortunate whiff of your pet’s feet, it may have reminded you of something. That’s right, Frito’s! Many pet owners come to us asking why their dogs’ paws smell like corn chips. Is it just a thing with them? Is it an infection? Fungus?  This common quandary is one that […]
Payment Options at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital

Payment Options at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital

If you know us, you know how much we care about our patients and their families and that keeping your furry friend healthy and happy is our top priority Whether your pet needs a routine physical examination or you’re facing a medical emergency, the issue of how and when to pay for your pet’s care […]
Whoopsy Daisy! Pet-Friendly Flowers To Plant in Baskets and Pots

Whoopsy Daisy! Pet-Friendly Flowers To Plant in Baskets and Pots

Gardening is on most people’s minds right now. While always a wonderful hobby with plenty of life-sustaining impact, planting seeds and starts is now a way toward food safety and stability. Luckily, our plant hardiness zone (9b) allows for a long growing season, full of sunshine and warmth.  But beyond food, we all need pops […]
Can Cell Phones Cause Pet Depression?

Can Cell Phones Cause Pet Depression?

Has your dog suddenly stopped playing with his beloved stuffed monkey? Has your normally hungry-all-the-time kitty been turning her nose up at her meals? If you’ve noticed a change in your pet’s normal behavior or patterns (and you’ve ruled out underlying medical reasons), you may have a case of pet depression on your hands. There […]
Finding The Perfect Pet Friendly Hotel

Finding The Perfect Pet Friendly Hotel

Traveling with a dog or cat can certainly be challenging, but for many pet owners, leaving home without Fido or Fluffy in tow is unthinkable. Fortunately, the hotel industry has sat up and taken notice of the rise in travelers with pets, and many now advertise themselves as “pet friendly”. But what does this term […]
Fun With April Fools Day Pet Pranks 

Fun With April Fools Day Pet Pranks 

April Fools Day can be a lot of fun, and thanks to the Internet there’s no end of ideas for pranks to play on family and friends. At Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital we believe that April 1st isn’t just for people – check out the fun April Fools Day pet pranks we’ve come up with […]
You are What You Eat: Avoiding Dog Diarrhea at Home 

You are What You Eat: Avoiding Dog Diarrhea at Home 

Some dogs are known for their stomachs of steel – it seems as though they can devour just about anything and never pay the consequences. Other dogs experience digestive upset at just the idea of anything but their normal diet. Most of our canine patients at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital fall somewhere in between. Regardless […]
A Microscopic Menace: Giardia in Dogs 

A Microscopic Menace: Giardia in Dogs 

Your pet can’t possibly have parasites – after all you haven’t seen anything in their stool. Right?  Well, if you think that you can see all pet parasites with your naked eye, you would be mistaken. There are actually quite a few intestinal parasites that you can’t see without the aid of a microscope. At […]
Taming the Toy Terrorist: Why Your Dog’s Obsessed with Toy Stuffing 

Taming the Toy Terrorist: Why Your Dog’s Obsessed with Toy Stuffing 

Have you ever spent time carefully and lovingly selecting the perfect adorable toy for your dog, only to come home shortly after to a massacre? Most dogs love toys, but many of them are “toy terrorists”, decimating their beloved belongings for seemingly no reason.  So just why are some dogs obsessed with toy stuffing? Is […]