Break Some Records: Fun Spring Activities for Your Pet

Break Some Records: Fun Spring Activities for Your Pet

Even though we have high temperatures approaching nearly 70 degrees, this wet, chilly season can really get us down! The one thing that never fails to keep our collective chins up this time of the year is thinking about spring. Blue skies are on the way (or at least we keep repeating this to ourselves), […]
Cute Valentine’s Day Gifts That Include Your Pet!

Cute Valentine’s Day Gifts That Include Your Pet!

There’s a lot to love about Valentine’s Day, but sometimes, we forget that the ones responsible for bringing us so much joy deserve a little extra spoiling, too. While it’s easy to splurge on toys or treats you know your pet will like, there are other gifts that include your pet. Instead of adding to […]
Arthritis in Pets: Helping Them Cope

Arthritis in Pets: Helping Them Cope

Arthritis in pets is surprisingly common, and can be just as much of a problem for our four-legged friends as it is for humans. Arthritis is more frequently seen in senior pets, but it can affect an animal at any age. There are several types of arthritis in pets, osteoarthritis being the most common form. […]
Do You Have a Smart Pet? A Quick Guide to the Most Intelligent Cats and Dogs

Do You Have a Smart Pet? A Quick Guide to the Most Intelligent Cats and Dogs

People typically see themselves as left or right brained, but there are actually nine distinct types of intelligence. Whether you have logical-mathematical strengths or intra-personal skills, you could also have smarts in the departments of nature, music, life, people, words, or pictures (among others). In short, we all have unique perspectives in order to understand […]
Can My Pet Catch a Cold? Upper Respiratory Infections in Pets

Can My Pet Catch a Cold? Upper Respiratory Infections in Pets

Very few of us escape catching a cold every now and then, and if your pet has been sneezing, sniffling, or coughing, it may be tempting to just chalk it up to a head cold. While pets do experience illnesses that can seem like a cold, these symptoms are often much more serious than the […]
Pet Weight Loss: Making 2017 the Best Year ever for Your Pet

Pet Weight Loss: Making 2017 the Best Year ever for Your Pet

Many of us start a new year with a list of resolutions aimed at improving our health. We ponder lofty goals, such as losing weight, quitting smoking, and finally reading War and Peace. But, how about considering a new approach to your pet’s health and wellness alongside your own aspirations? With the obesity epidemic on […]
Happy and Full: A New View Of Our Top 10 Pet Care Blogs

Happy and Full: A New View Of Our Top 10 Pet Care Blogs

It is with a full and happy heart that we look back on the previous 12 months. Sure, it’s been a year of surprises, but we continue to provide the best possible veterinary care to our growing community of clients and patients. And you know what? It’s been a great honor! As your local veterinary […]
Kitty Conundrum: Why Do Cats Love Boxes?

Kitty Conundrum: Why Do Cats Love Boxes?

The image of a cat in a cardboard box is so ubiquitous it’s becoming cliche. Countless jokes, stories, cartoons, internet memes, even entire websites are devoted to the love affair between cats and boxes. Most of us take it for granted, but have you ever stopped to wonder why it is that cats love boxes […]
The Importance of Poop: Pet Fecal Testing

The Importance of Poop: Pet Fecal Testing

Your pet’s bowel movements may not be the most pleasant part of pet ownership, but poop is important. A stool sample can tell us a lot about an animal’s overall health, digestive function, and parasite status, and can hold a wealth of clues when it comes to diagnosing and treating illness. Learn why your vets […]
Good Combo? The Truth About Holiday Plants and Pets

Good Combo? The Truth About Holiday Plants and Pets

It’s possible that your pet shows little interest in your recently purchased potted beauty, but if it’s wrapped in shiny red or green material, take heed. While certain holiday plants add a great deal to your home’s holiday aesthetic, they have the frightening potential to cause a pet emergency. Your friends at Rocklin Ranch understand […]