Fresh Home, Healthy Pet: Spring Cleaning Pet Safety Tips

Fresh Home, Healthy Pet: Spring Cleaning Pet Safety Tips

The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and your home is starting to have a layer of winter dust that might be making you itch to reach for the cleaning products. Spring is in the air and so is the need to clean your home to welcome the new season. Unfortunately, there are a […]
A Garden to Envy: How To Avoid Planting Toxic Plants For Pets

A Garden to Envy: How To Avoid Planting Toxic Plants For Pets

People who love to care for pets often love to care for plants. Although these caregiver instincts are pure, not all plants and pets can coexist peacefully and safely. Unfortunately, there are certain plants that are poisonous to our four-legged friends. There are indoor and outdoor toxic plants for pets, which means it is important […]
My Pet Eats Grass… Are They Okay?

My Pet Eats Grass… Are They Okay?

Most pet owners get used to their pets eating weird stuff. Between sticks, socks, rotten food, and waste, we can hardly be surprised by their odd cuisine choices. Of course, we want to be sure that nothing they ingest can cause dangerous intestinal obstruction, or increase choking or poisoning risks. What happens when your pet starts […]
Shock Collars: Training Must or Training Bust?

Shock Collars: Training Must or Training Bust?

When it comes to training man’s best friend, many reach for shock collars to help send home a message. While shock collars can have some utility, they are really not the best choice for a first line training tool. Likewise, they also require a good deal of knowledge to utilize well. At Rocklin Ranch Veterinary […]
Why the Wait? The COVID Edition

Why the Wait? The COVID Edition

If you have been to visit us or have needed our assistance at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital during the pandemic, you have probably noticed things are a bit different. Clients aren’t coming in the building, it is taking so much longer to get an appointment, and we probably aren’t getting back to you as quickly […]
Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital’s Top 10 Blogs of 2020

Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital’s Top 10 Blogs of 2020

Phew! 2020 has certainly been a wild ride, hasn’t it! As we finally wrap up this year, the team at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to our clients for seeing the year, and all its challenges, through with us. As many of you may know by now, the passing of […]
Popular Toys for Pets You Won’t Want to Miss

Popular Toys for Pets You Won’t Want to Miss

Pet toys are important components of health and happiness for pets. The right selection of toys provides mental stimulation, much-needed exercise, and fun – but finding that perfect toy for your little sweetie isn’t always easy. After all, toys can get boring quickly, ripped apart easily, or even be dangerous for your pet.  We have […]
The Scoop on Healthy Pet Treat

The Scoop on Healthy Pet Treat

It’s the rare pet who doesn’t appreciate a treat (or two or three). Treats can be used for training, as a hiding place for medications, or simply to show our pets how much we care. Unfortunately, many pet treats contain fillers, sugar, and other  So how can we be sure the treats we give our […]
No Bark! No Jump! Breaking Bad Habits in Dogs

No Bark! No Jump! Breaking Bad Habits in Dogs

It was cute at first; the playful bark at your cat, the little leaps to say hello when you walked in the door, the delicate digging at the food dish come dinner time… But then, your pup grew up and those once-adorable behaviors aren’t so cute anymore.  Many dog owners have let a “bad” behavior […]
Protecting Pets From Smoke During Wildfires

Protecting Pets From Smoke During Wildfires

Here in California, the recent wildfires have been ravaging our lives in ways that we couldn’t imagine just a short time ago. Besides affecting our day to day activities, they are also affecting our health.  We know that you have thought about how wildfires are affecting you and your family, but the staff at Rocklin […]