Pet Gifts? Look No Further Than Our 2019 Guide

Pet Gifts? Look No Further Than Our 2019 Guide

Even a cursory Google search for ā€˜pet giftsā€™ will produce over 800 million possible results. No wonder finding the right gift for your pet can feel nearly impossible!  Luckily, you have two things working for you. Number one, is that most pets are pretty happy with just about anything. Number two, is that your friends […]
H2O, No! Why Do Cats Hate Water?

H2O, No! Why Do Cats Hate Water?

Most cats are averse to water. Itā€™s kind of a thing with them, and avoiding baths is something most kitties will do at all costs. Cats and their opposition to water is the thing of memes and comedies. Cats, after a bath or falling into water, donā€™t exactly look their happiest. But what is it […]
Pearly Whites: How To Brush Your Petā€™s Teeth

Pearly Whites: How To Brush Your Petā€™s Teeth

Thereā€™s plenty of pet care advice out there, but when it comes to your petā€™s health and longevity, we think dental health is a top priority. Thatā€™s because itā€™s one of the best ways that you, as a pet owner, can give your pet a great quality of life.  By the time pets are 4 […]
10 Reasons to Be Thankful for Our Pets

10 Reasons to Be Thankful for Our Pets

The Thanksgiving season is a time to pause and give thanks for all of the blessings and joy. Our family members and loved ones are up on that list, and of course, our wonderful pet companions.  Pets bring so many positives to our lives, itā€™s hard to only list a few. But since Thanksgiving isnā€™t […]
What Are Pet Dental Chews, and Are They Worth All the Hype?

What Are Pet Dental Chews, and Are They Worth All the Hype?

Taking care of your petā€™s teeth is one of the most important tasks, but itā€™s not always the easiest. Whether itā€™s pet resistance or financial barriers, there might always be certain obstacles in the way.  Luckily, there are other ways to help prevent periodontal disease, such as certain readily available products that aim to promote […]
People Go Crazy For It, But What About Pumpkin Spice For Pets?

People Go Crazy For It, But What About Pumpkin Spice For Pets?

You can go ahead and try, but each fall it gets increasingly harder to escape ā€œpumpkin spiceā€. Itā€™s everywhere! People definitely go crazy for pumpkin spice lattes, but you can find the flavoring in baked goods, air fresheners, and even personal care products.  While unsweetened, cooked pumpkin is generally considered a safe food for pets, […]
Ask-A-Vet: Why do Dogs Chase Their Tails?

Ask-A-Vet: Why do Dogs Chase Their Tails?

If you havenā€™t seen a dog chasing its tail in real life, youā€™ve likely seen an image or video of this uniquely canine behavior. Indeed, dogs provide us with countless hours of entertainment, and the tail-chasing is high on the list. But have you ever wondered why they do it? As funny as they look […]
Do You Have A Lethargic Dog? Hereā€™s What You Can Do About it

Do You Have A Lethargic Dog? Hereā€™s What You Can Do About it

If youā€™ve been a pet owner for any length of time, youā€™ve likely noticed how often your pet sleeps. Healthy, adult dogs tend to sleep an average of 12-14 hours per day, and possibly even more if they are very active or have reached their senior years. Although your dog may be commonly found asleep, […]
What to do About a Hyper Dog

What to do About a Hyper Dog

He never seems to calm down!  He never stops moving!?!  Sheā€™s always jumping up on everyone and everything!!  She wears me outā€¦  As much as you love them, living with a hyper dog can be exhausting, frustrating, and downright upsetting at times. Many dogs are high-energy, but when the problem starts to interfere with you […]
All About Rabies: Mythbuster Edition

All About Rabies: Mythbuster Edition

The rabies virus affects the central nervous system that specifically affects mammals. Although rabies is a preventable disease, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates it kills 59,000 people each year worldwide. The most common cause of transmission? Dogs. In honor of World Rabies Day, September 28, the team at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital […]