Keeping Your Pets Safe This Halloween

Keeping Your Pets Safe This Halloween

Halloween is one of the best holidays around, if you ask us. Most pet parents (and siblings!) spend it busily carving pumpkins and handing out treats. This means it’s all too easy to overlook the potential dangers this holiday brings to our pets.  From toxic treats to the chaos of trick-or-treating, Halloween can be more […]
Understanding Pet Pain: How to Recognize and Treat It

Understanding Pet Pain: How to Recognize and Treat It

Our pets are beloved members of our families, and their well-being is a top priority. At Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital, we strive to provide the highest quality care to ensure your pet’s health and comfort.  Understanding and managing pet pain is crucial to maintaining their well-being. This blog post will help you recognize signs of […]
The Benefits of Pet Insurance: Protecting Your Pet and Your Wallet

The Benefits of Pet Insurance: Protecting Your Pet and Your Wallet

Our pets are important members of our families, and advancements in veterinary medicine have meant more years of unconditional love and cuddles from our furry friends. But these advancements come at a cost, and this is where pet health insurance can help. Pet insurance coverage can curtail the costs of veterinary bills, particularly for pets […]
Why Does My Dog Keep Licking His Paws?

Why Does My Dog Keep Licking His Paws?

Let’s be honest, our canine companions love to lick doggone near everything, but if your pup seems overly persistent about licking his paws, it’s worth taking a closer look. Most of the time, paw licking is perfectly normal behavior. Dogs will lick their paws to keep their toes nice and tidy or to self-soothe. But […]
Heartworm and Heart Health: Long-Term Impacts and Management

Heartworm and Heart Health: Long-Term Impacts and Management

Responsible for up to 700,000 deaths around the world every year, mosquitoes have been coined the “world’s deadliest animal” by the U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite their teeny-weeny size, mosquitoes, at just 2.5 milligrams, can wreak havoc on human health. But they don’t stop there. Infamous as carriers of heartworm disease, mosquitoes […]
Sizzling Summer Safety: Essential Strategies for Keeping Your Dog Cool

Sizzling Summer Safety: Essential Strategies for Keeping Your Dog Cool

The dog days of summer are in full swing, and while you’re having fun in the sun with your canine companion, it’s important to protect your pooch from high temps and intense UV rays. Our team at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital wants all pet families to know how to recognize heatstroke in pets and, most […]
Peaceful Pets: Creating a Safe Haven for Your Furry Companions on July 4th

Peaceful Pets: Creating a Safe Haven for Your Furry Companions on July 4th

Summer is about spending time outside with those we love—which more often than not includes our pets. While the 4th of July really serves as the epitome of summer, it can be quite scary for our pets. Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital is here with some tips to help you make this holiday safe and comfortable […]
Happy Feet: Why Nail Trimming Is Essential for Your Pet’s Health

Happy Feet: Why Nail Trimming Is Essential for Your Pet’s Health

A nice pedicure should be part of everyone’s self-care routine. Whether we are talking about people, dogs, or cats, our nails need attention. Pet nail care is an important component of grooming for all creatures, and Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital is here to help you accomplish that task. 
When Seconds Count: Essential Steps for Handling Pet Emergencies

When Seconds Count: Essential Steps for Handling Pet Emergencies

Dealing with pet emergencies isn’t the most fun part of owning a pet, but it’s important to be prepared for them. The team at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital is always here to help with emergency vet care during our regular business hours. But we also want to arm you with tips for pet emergency preparedness […]
Urgent Care vs. Routine Check-ups: What Every Pet Owner Should Know

Urgent Care vs. Routine Check-ups: What Every Pet Owner Should Know

Visiting urgent care is different than visiting your regular doctor for a routine check-up, and the same is true when it comes to your pet. Regular visits to the veterinarian are important for keeping your pet healthy as they go through different stages of life. Unlike these routine visits, urgent care visits are reserved for […]