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 […]
Why We Love Living with Cats

Why We Love Living with Cats

Sure, some people are allergic, don’t like to scoop litter, or maybe don’t really appreciate those fur tumbleweeds that glide across the kitchen floor… They may question why living with cats is enjoyable, preferring a gregarious canine to the independent, low-key feline. Yes, we have all heard those “crazy cat lady” jokes until they’re really […]
It’s That Time Again: National Dog Week Is Here!

It’s That Time Again: National Dog Week Is Here!

The end of September is a time of transition in most households. In the hectic days that mark the shift from summer to fall activities, it’s easy to overlook our canine family members, who are likely feeling the stress of these busy days as much as we are. That’s where National Dog Week comes in! […]
Will Your Pet’s Behavior Change When The Kids Return To School?

Will Your Pet’s Behavior Change When The Kids Return To School?

Getting back into the swing of the academic schedule can come with a high learning curve – and not only for your kids. Your family pet may have opinions that differ from the typical zeal for new school shoes, sweater weather, and upcoming fall holidays. But don’t despair! There are ways you can help your […]
Top Five Pet Friendly Things to Do This Fall

Top Five Pet Friendly Things to Do This Fall

Now that we are in the last few weeks of summertime, you might think the leisure days are over for a while… Wrong! There’s no need to stash away the fun. There are plenty of cool, pet friendly things to do this fall with your family and fur friends. Whether you are a pet owner […]