Should You Crate Train Your Cat? The Answer May Surprise You

Should You Crate Train Your Cat? The Answer May Surprise You

For a species that loves cardboard boxes, it’s odd that cats generally loathe crates or travel kennels. Perhaps it’s the feeling of being trapped, an alarming, sudden loss of control, or an earlier travel experience that was unpleasant, but cats are notoriously difficult to get inside their crates.  However, with a proper and patient approach, […]
A Purrfect Recipe for Cat Nutrition

A Purrfect Recipe for Cat Nutrition

If you have spent any time around cats, you will agree when we say that they are certainly not the same as small dogs. This is no different when it comes to what they eat. Feeding your pet properly is essential for good health and a long life. Thankfully your pet experts at Rocklin Ranch […]
The Pros and Cons of Retractable Leashes

The Pros and Cons of Retractable Leashes

When it comes to pet care products, dog owners know there’s no end to the available products on the market, and leashes are no different. Dog owners can choose retractable leashes or traditional leather or nylon leashes that come in a wide variety of lengths, colors, and patterns. Retractable leashes have been growing in popularity […]
Why Cat Wellness Care Can’t Wait

Why Cat Wellness Care Can’t Wait

Regular wellness care is important for all pets, but it tends to take a back seat when it comes to cats. Unfortunately, many cats don’t receive the medical care they need until their problems become more severe. Making a commitment to preventive cat wellness gives your pet the best chance at overall health and longevity. […]
On the Road Again: Your Pet Travel Safety Checklist

On the Road Again: Your Pet Travel Safety Checklist

Spring and summer are travel seasons, and for many families, leaving a beloved fur friend behind is out of the question. Of course, bringing a pet along for the ride has its challenges, and being prepared is important when it comes to their safety and comfort. Whether you’re headed to the mountains or the ocean, […]
Imagining the Unimaginable: Wildfire Evacuation with Pets

Imagining the Unimaginable: Wildfire Evacuation with Pets

No one in our community needs to be reminded of the dangers of wildfire. The unimaginable devastation of the past few years motivates us to protect what we hold most dear, and of course that includes our pets and other animals. Just the amount of smoke in the air in Northern California last year posed […]
The Real Deal on Safe Pet Products

The Real Deal on Safe Pet Products

Safety is important to pet owners and is something we keep in mind when purchasing food and toys for our pets. Most of us feel secure when we purchase something from a pet supply store – after all, they wouldn’t be selling it if it wasn’t ok for our pets, right? Not necessarily. Like most […]
What’s that SSSSound? Snake Safety for Pets 101

What’s that SSSSound? Snake Safety for Pets 101

The sight of a snake slithering across their path evokes a variety of responses in people. While some of us appreciate their beauty and power, many of us react with fear or even panic. Of the roughly 35 species of snakes in California, six of them are highly venomous, making snake safety for pets an […]
Putting Your Best Paw Forward: Kitten Care Basics

Putting Your Best Paw Forward: Kitten Care Basics

Bringing home a new furry baby can be one of the most exciting things to happen to your family, and of course you want to make sure that you get off to a purr-fect start. The staff at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital is your resource for the best kitten care practices! Prepping for a Good […]
Keep Calm and Listen On: How Music Can Help Pets

Keep Calm and Listen On: How Music Can Help Pets

Music plays an important role in human society, and for many of us, a life without music is difficult to imagine. Music can invoke a wide range of emotions, and certain songs and melodies will forever be attached to important events in our lives. It turns out that pets may also enjoy certain types of […]