Practical Ways to Avoid Pet Poisoning This Fall

Practical Ways to Avoid Pet Poisoning This Fall

Accidental poisonings can occur throughout the year, but it’s not uncommon to see an increase in pet poisonings during the the fall. One reason is that our family pets may suddenly have easy access to specific toxic items in our kids’ backpacks once they are back in school. It seems that backpacks, which are often […]
Understanding Common Pet Vaccines and Why They Are Important

Understanding Common Pet Vaccines and Why They Are Important

Vaccinations have become something of a hot button topic over the past decade, with public fears and misinformation becoming media fodder. While not the most enthralling topic of conversation amongst pet owners, pet vaccines are one of the most important aspects of caring for your pet and ensuring his or her overall wellness and longevity. […]
Meanwhile… Back at the Ranch

Meanwhile… Back at the Ranch

What Makes Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital Shine At Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital, we see ourselves as more than just a business. Having been a member of the Rocklin community for more than 20 years, we consider ourselves to be your friends, your neighbors, and (we hope) your other family doctor. From where we sit, you […]
Is It a Pet Emergency? Knowing How to Recognize and Respond to Your Pet’s Crisis

Is It a Pet Emergency? Knowing How to Recognize and Respond to Your Pet’s Crisis

While we hope you and your pet never have to face an emergency, we do believe that it is important to know how to recognize and respond to a pet emergency. Not all pet emergencies are as obvious as others, and knowing how to respond to your pet’s condition isn’t always as straightforward as you […]
The Coughing Kitty: Is it More Than a Hairball?

The Coughing Kitty: Is it More Than a Hairball?

Very few of us feline fanciers get away with not cleaning up a hairball or two (or two hundred) in our lifetime. You can hear it a mile away, that low hack that comes from the living room or on our bed with that fancy new quilt we just purchased… While it is easy to […]
Helping Your Pet Beat the Back-to-School Blues

Helping Your Pet Beat the Back-to-School Blues

There are very few things that tug on the heartstrings more than those big, sad eyes of a family pet when his or her best friends head back to school. All summer long, he or she has had the undivided attention of your kids – from numerous walks and Frisbee games to ample snuggle time […]
New Pet Parasite Prevention Options

New Pet Parasite Prevention Options

Parasites in pets are serious business. Some parasites, such as heartworms, can be deadly. Others, like fleas, are mostly just frustrating. Luckily, in modern veterinary medicine we have several options for pet parasite prevention, which will effectively prevent most parasite infections in our pets. While there are many options for pet parasite preventatives, we have […]
Pets and People Food

Pets and People Food

It can be tempting to share your favorite foods with your four-legged friend every now and then. After all, those great big eyes and enthusiastic tail can be hard to resist… And let’s face it, even if you’re devout about not sharing the people food with your pet, it’s more or less inevitable that someone […]
Summer Heat Safety For Pets

Summer Heat Safety For Pets

The dog days of summer have arrived – and that means hot temperatures, hazy air, and a deep need to nap through the hottest part of the day. Summer heat also tends to drive us outdoors to play. Trips to the mountains or swimming in Folsom Lake can pry us out of our air conditioned […]
Fourth of July Pet Safety

Fourth of July Pet Safety

For many of us, the Fourth of July is the highlight of summer. The fun and festivities surrounding our Nation’s birth offer up a great opportunity to celebrate with friends and family, and it can be hard to resist leaving our pets behind on such a joyous day. Unfortunately, the Fourth of July is one […]