‘Tis the Season to Remember Holiday Pet Safety

‘Tis the Season to Remember Holiday Pet Safety

Few things can ruin a holiday meal or celebration faster than a pet emergency, and easy access to the many foods, decorations, and other potentially dangerous seasonal items can put your pet at risk this time of year. That’s why the team at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital has put together some helpful tips for holiday […]
A Broken Heart: Exploring the Link Between Grain-Free Diets and Cardiac Disease in Dogs

A Broken Heart: Exploring the Link Between Grain-Free Diets and Cardiac Disease in Dogs

As pet owners and animal lovers, we want the best for our furry family members. That means feeding them a high-quality, nutritious diet. With major advances in our understanding of pet nutrition and a broader availability of commercial pet food, this task has has never been easier. Human diet trends, such as paleo, organic, vegetarian, […]
Making the Grade: Stages of Pet Dental Disease

Making the Grade: Stages of Pet Dental Disease

If you are a regular reader, you probably already know how much we at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital  care about dental care for pets. So many animals are affected by dental disease, and addressing it can make a hugely positive impact on the well-being and happiness of our patients. Many of our clients want to […]
Outside, but Protected: The Secret to Feline Enrichment 

Outside, but Protected: The Secret to Feline Enrichment 

Despite the fact that it’s the best choice for long-term health, many cat owners feel guilty keeping their cat indoors. Certainly, indoor-only cats are much less likely to be exposed to injury or illness, but does their health come at the expense of their happiness? Without daily feline enrichment, quality of life can be diminished. […]
A Look at Funny Pets: Do They Actually Have a Sense of Humor?

A Look at Funny Pets: Do They Actually Have a Sense of Humor?

You could spend an entire day watching all the funny animal videos online and still not see them all. Whether it’s cats, dogs, llamas, or lizards, the undeniable fact is: animals are funny! The question is, though, do they know they’re funny? In other words, do funny pets realize – and have full authority over […]
An Informed Owner’s Guide to Cancer in Pets

An Informed Owner’s Guide to Cancer in Pets

Taking care of a pet can be a wonderfully fulfilling endeavor. The unconditional love, those snuggles just when you need them, and the ever-present companionship are unbeatable. Chances are that your beloved pet has been there for you through the good and the bad, and even though it can be difficult to think about, we […]
National Pet Diabetes Month is Coming Up!

National Pet Diabetes Month is Coming Up!

Nationwide, it is estimated that 1 in 300 adult dogs and 1 in 230 adult cats have diabetes. These may seem like staggering statistics, but as the numbers of affected pets rise, more people are becoming aware and educated about the prevalence of the disease. With National Pet Diabetes Month, we hope to help pet […]
What Every Pet Owner Should Know About Pets and People Food

What Every Pet Owner Should Know About Pets and People Food

There’s no question that a high-quality, nutritionally balanced, life-stage appropriate pet food is the ideal diet for any pet. Although our companions don’t need quite the same range of foods and nutrients that we do, adding some variety to their diet can be fun and easy (and healthy!). While pets and people food are generally […]
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 […]
Cats and Milk: A Case of Lactose Intolerance

Cats and Milk: A Case of Lactose Intolerance

Would you feed a stray dog a full saucer of cow’s milk? Probably not. But a stray cat begging at the back door of a farm house will invariably be fed from a cow’s udder. This disparity between these two popular domestic mammals may cause some head-scratching, but despite the fact that cats cannot effectively […]