Ring In The New Year: Resolutions For Pets In 2016

Ring In The New Year: Resolutions For Pets In 2016

Lose weight. Quit smoking. Learn a new language. The list of potential New Year’s resolutions is endless…and sometimes daunting. It goes without saying that if there are improvements to be made in our lives, there are probably ways we can improve the health, comfort, and happiness of our pet’s lives as well.
Quality Time Alert! Making Time for Your Pet During the Holidays

Quality Time Alert! Making Time for Your Pet During the Holidays

December is usually filled with exciting and meaningful activities, all with the intent of fostering goodwill among our fellow neighbors and friends. Few can argue with the intrinsic joy found during these busy weeks, but calendars are also brimming with parties, concerts, and more. In the midst of all the chaos, do you ever feel […]
The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year: Celebrating The Holidays With Pets

The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year: Celebrating The Holidays With Pets

It’s that time of year again. The season of decorating, baking, planning, and of course, shopping! Many of us consider our pets full-fledged family members and couldn’t imagine not including them in our holiday celebrations. Here at Rocklin Ranch we want your pet to enjoy the holidays right along with you. Since we know that […]
MISUNDERSTOOD DOG BREEDS: A BAD RAP

MISUNDERSTOOD DOG BREEDS: A BAD RAP

There are quite a few misunderstood dog breeds out there. Take a minute to learn who they are, how they are discriminated against, and what you can do to set the record straight.
National Pet Diabetes Month – Know the Signs, Reduce the Risk

National Pet Diabetes Month – Know the Signs, Reduce the Risk

When people hear the word diabetes they often associate it with epidemic of type II diabetes among people, but lifestyle and diet related conditions are on the rise among pets as well. And, while there are numerous factors that correlate with the disease in cats and dogs, pet diabetes is most often linked to age […]
Healthy Fall Treats For Pets

Healthy Fall Treats For Pets

Pet parents the world over are intimately familiar with their furry friend’s passionate love of treats. Unfortunately most of the commercially available pet treats are high in fat and calories and low in nutrition. It’s no secret that we care about your pet’s health at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital, and with that in mind we […]
Does Your Warm and Fuzzy Give You the Warm And Fuzzies? Celebrate National Cat Day!

Does Your Warm and Fuzzy Give You the Warm And Fuzzies? Celebrate National Cat Day!

If you’ve ever spent a significant amount of time watching Keyboard Cat or musing at lolcats, chances are, you’re a cat person who relishes the full spectrum of fine feline qualities. The internet has provided such an incredible forum for cat lovers to meet and unite in communal appreciation that, like a dog park for canine […]
Laundry Detergent Pods and Pets: A Hidden Danger

Laundry Detergent Pods and Pets: A Hidden Danger

Laundry detergent pods have gotten a lot of attention in the news lately due to children ingesting them. The colorful, shiny looking packets of concentrated laundry detergent are attention grabbing to curious little ones, to say the least. The dangers of these detergent pods to our household pets, however, have received far less attention. Learn […]
Cool Weather Care For Senior Pets

Cool Weather Care For Senior Pets

Every pet parent who is fortunate enough to be caring for a senior pet knows that older cats and dogs need a little bit of extra TLC. Now that fall is upon us (with winter close behind) it’s important to keep in mind the cool weather needs of our elderly pets. Senior pets are especially […]
Seasonal Cues: How To Keep The Pounds Off Your Pet All Year Round

Seasonal Cues: How To Keep The Pounds Off Your Pet All Year Round

The giant sunflowers you planted last spring yielded hundreds of plump seeds.This is great news – especially for the backyard squirrels or birds. Slowly the infiltration begins: cautiously at first, and then boldly, these fluffy or furry scavengers take over in search of winter’s plentiful stockpile. Enter, your cat or dog, and prepare for a […]