Avoid Pancreatitis in Pets This Holiday Season

Avoid Pancreatitis in Pets This Holiday Season

Around the holidays, many pets are at an increased risk of food-related complications, including pancreatitis in pets. However, few owners understand pancreatitis in pets and how to prevent this potentially devastating illness. To keep the holidays merry and bright, the team at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital encourages you to brush up on the risks of […]
It’s Elementary, Mr. Whiskers: The Best Cat Names of 2016

It’s Elementary, Mr. Whiskers: The Best Cat Names of 2016

The popular animated Disney film The Aristocats is great for a lot of reasons (the music, the compelling plight against a selfish butler, a charming version of Paris), but the names of the characters are all, quite simply, spot-on. O’Malley, Roquefort, Scat Cat, Frou-Frou, Edgar, and Berlioz are so perfectly named, and they are the […]
Crossroads: Saying Goodbye to a Pet is Never Easy

Crossroads: Saying Goodbye to a Pet is Never Easy

If we had our druthers, we would hold on to each and every pet forever. We make such powerful connections with our pets, it’s difficult and painful to accept that they, too, are on a journey toward the end of life. In spite of worrisome signs of pain, sickness, and suffering, pet owners want to […]
The Real Joy of the Human-Animal Bond

The Real Joy of the Human-Animal Bond

If it seems like pet owners are happier and healthier individuals, it’s because they are! Pets bring a lot of joy and affection to our lives, which contributes to overall mental and physical health. If you’ve been thinking about adopting a pet, just consider all the benefits that come with the human-animal bond. A Healthy […]
The Slobber Face: Why do Dogs Like to Lick?

The Slobber Face: Why do Dogs Like to Lick?

If you’re a dog owner (or dog lover!), you’ve probably noticed that dogs seem to explore the world tongue-first. From licking their own paws to trying to give their owners a bath, it’s clear that dogs like to lick. While we know canines enjoy this activity, there remains some mystery as to why they do […]
A Sticky Situation: Gastrointestinal Blockages in Pets

A Sticky Situation: Gastrointestinal Blockages in Pets

Pets eat all sorts of strange things. From cotton swabs to even rocks, we have seen it all. Many times (probably more than we know), these foreign objects pass through pets without any trouble whatsoever. Sometimes, though, things get stuck. Learn about gastrointestinal blockages in pets and what can be done. When Gastrointestinal Blockages in […]
Scary Halloween Pet Hazards to Avoid

Scary Halloween Pet Hazards to Avoid

Halloween is one of the most enjoyable holidays for pet owners. Just imagine all the adorable ghoul and goblin costumes, and think about how fun the crisp fall evenings are with your best fur friend in tow! However, it’s important to remain aware of the Halloween pet hazards lurking in the shadows. To ensure a […]
Meeting the Nutritional and Exercise Needs of Your Indoor Cats

Meeting the Nutritional and Exercise Needs of Your Indoor Cats

Cats are natural hunters – and this instinct often determines the ways they enjoy expending energy. Leaping, stalking, pouncing, and chasing after their “prey” are all ways cats express themselves and get exercise. Indoor kitties sometimes face a challenge, in so far that their environment often lacks the same opportunities for these behaviors. Despite indoor […]
The Sweet Smoosh: Keeping Brachycephalic Breeds Safe in the Heat

The Sweet Smoosh: Keeping Brachycephalic Breeds Safe in the Heat

That adorable face looking up at you with total and complete devotion is off-the-charts cute, but the same features that endear brachycephalic breeds are also responsible for certain health challenges. Pugs, Persians, and Pekingese are just a few of these popular flat-faced pets, but all pets with similar facial characteristics are susceptible to respiratory problems […]
Protect Your Pet From Mosquito Bites

Protect Your Pet From Mosquito Bites

For most folks, summer is full of sunshine, laughter, and good times. For pet owners, it’s a maddening season of pests, pests, and more pests. While we advocate for year round parasite prevention, these hot, bug-filled months require special attention. While it may be relatively easy to combat ticks and fleas, it can be more […]