Pet Insurance: Helping You Focus on Care, Not Cost

Pet Insurance: Helping You Focus on Care, Not Cost

We all love our pets, and they provide us with hours of loving companionship and adventure. However, sometimes their curiosity and fun loving hearts can get them into trouble. At the worst of times, unexpected illness or injury can occur. That’s where pet insurance comes in. Let’s face it – peace of mind can be […]
Essential Tips for Camping and Hiking with Your Dog

Essential Tips for Camping and Hiking with Your Dog

If you’re planning a great escape with your best fur friend, you’re in luck! Summer in our area brings ample opportunities to hike and camp. However, when it comes to your pet, you can never be too careful. Camping or hiking with your dog means taking extra precautions to protect their health and safety. Let’s […]
Water Safety Tips for Pets and People

Water Safety Tips for Pets and People

Is your favorite pastime boating on a beautiful lake or swimming in your own backyard? Water is a summertime must, and when you have a dog, there’s no limit to the fun you can have together! However, water activities can also be dangerous to both animals and people. To protect your furry loved one, here […]
Good News! Pet Periodontal Disease is Entirely Preventable

Good News! Pet Periodontal Disease is Entirely Preventable

Pet periodontal disease is the most common diagnosis for adult pets, but it’s not something you simply have to accept. In fact, prevention is fairly simple; you just need consistency, patience, and dedication. As a devoted pet owner, we know you’ve already got each of these in spades, so let’s nip pet periodontal disease in […]
Understanding Your Pet’s Risk and the Rattlesnake Vaccination

Understanding Your Pet’s Risk and the Rattlesnake Vaccination

California living is hard to beat, but one thing that many of us could live without is the worry of rattlesnakes. If you have lived here very long, you have probably learned a little bit about rattlesnake safety and how to peacefully cohabitate with the reptiles in the landscape. Every year, though, our staff at […]
Therapeutic Diets for Pets: Why Nutrition Can Benefit Pets With Medical Conditions

Therapeutic Diets for Pets: Why Nutrition Can Benefit Pets With Medical Conditions

Pet food has come a long way from the table scraps people used to feed their pets. It wasn’t until the 20th century that the idea came along that, yes, pets also need the right nutrition. From organic options to grain-free foods, specialty diets now flood the market. In fact, the pet food aisle can […]
Help! I Have an Overweight Pet!

Help! I Have an Overweight Pet!

Have the winter blahs left your pet with a few extra pounds around the middle? Have you noticed that you both are sitting on the couch a wee bit too much? As we welcome the return of the longest (and sunniest) days of the year, it’s easier than ever to get motivated to shed those […]
Do I Need to Change Pet Food According to Age?

Do I Need to Change Pet Food According to Age?

A walk through the food aisle at your local pet supply store is likely to have your head swimming. There are diets for puppies, large breed seniors, small breed puppies, and more. There is cat food, senior cat food, food for cats with sensitive stomachs, and food for cats who live indoors. There are even […]
The Right Stuff: Choosing the Perfect Food for Your Pet

The Right Stuff: Choosing the Perfect Food for Your Pet

There is a lot of information out there (especially online) about pet food, and much of it is misleading or incorrect. Your veterinarian is your best source for helping you dive into the world of pet nutrition, and to help you select an appropriate food for your pet. Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital can discuss your […]
Easy as 1-2-3: How to Create Healthy Pet Treats at Home

Easy as 1-2-3: How to Create Healthy Pet Treats at Home

Treats make life a little sweeter for our four-legged friends, but too many calories and unhealthy ingredients can put a damper on their enjoyment. Here at Rocklin Ranch, we believe snacks should be both tasty and nutritious, which is why we’ve come up with a list of our favorite healthy pet treats!