What’s that SSSSound? Snake Safety for Pets 101

What’s that SSSSound? Snake Safety for Pets 101

The sight of a snake slithering across their path evokes a variety of responses in people. While some of us appreciate their beauty and power, many of us react with fear or even panic. Of the roughly 35 species of snakes in California, six of them are highly venomous, making snake safety for pets an […]
Veterinary Hospital Lobby Etiquette 101

Veterinary Hospital Lobby Etiquette 101

If you’ve spent any time with us at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital, you know your pet’s safety and comfort is extremely important to us. Each pet patient begins their experience in our lobby, and the time spent in this area can make or break the rest of their appointment. Unnecessary stress or excitement can result […]
A Look at Funny Pets: Do They Actually Have a Sense of Humor?

A Look at Funny Pets: Do They Actually Have a Sense of Humor?

You could spend an entire day watching all the funny animal videos online and still not see them all. Whether it’s cats, dogs, llamas, or lizards, the undeniable fact is: animals are funny! The question is, though, do they know they’re funny? In other words, do funny pets realize – and have full authority over […]
Socialize Your Puppy: The When’s, Why’s, and How’s

Socialize Your Puppy: The When’s, Why’s, and How’s

Socializing your puppy is perhaps the best way to ensure you have a happy, healthy, and confident dog for life. We all want our dogs to enjoy life’s adventures with us, and socialization teaches them to accept new things, people, and environments in stride. This in turn allows a dog to be adaptable and therefore […]
Is Pet Weight Gain a Seasonal Phenomenon? How to Slim Down This Spring

Is Pet Weight Gain a Seasonal Phenomenon? How to Slim Down This Spring

When it’s cold, wet, and possibly slippery outside, it’s hard to muster any enthusiasm for daily jaunts around the block. It might not make that much difference to some dog owners, but reducing or restricting outside exercise can negatively affect a pup’s state of mind – and silhouette. Pet weight gain is common during the […]
Pandemic: A Sketch of Canine Influenza

Pandemic: A Sketch of Canine Influenza

Recent reports of canine influenza involve two separate viruses: H3N8 and H3N2. Previously limited to Asian countries, H3N2 swept through the Chicago area in 2015. It has since spread to thousands of dogs across the nation (and a group of domestic cats in the Midwest). Because these viruses are relatively new, there hasn’t been enough […]
Countdown To Spooksville: The Best In Pet Halloween Costumes And Safety

Countdown To Spooksville: The Best In Pet Halloween Costumes And Safety

Is dressing up your dog, cat, guinea pig, parakeet, snake, or bearded dragon lizard in a Halloween costume a cherished holiday tradition for your family? After all, what could be cuter than a dachshund in a hot dog costume, a kitty in fairy wings, or a snake wearing a cute little hat? If finding the […]
Find Freedom From Pet Anxiety and Stress This Independence Day

Find Freedom From Pet Anxiety and Stress This Independence Day

It’s rare to find an animal who’s seemingly unaware of or unbothered by their surroundings. To be sure, cats and dogs are typically hyper-alert when it comes to their environment – especially if there are loud noises or disruption in routine. Add to this a dizzying array of tasty food, fireworks, soaring temps, and playful […]
Are We There Yet? Enjoying Spring Break With Your Pet and Kids

Are We There Yet? Enjoying Spring Break With Your Pet and Kids

Staying home over spring break can be the perfect recipe for familial happiness, but if everyone is bouncing off the walls for a solid week, you might need an alternative. No, we’re not talking about shipping the kids off to Grandma’s or boarding your pet. Instead, we offer realistic solutions to spending spring break with […]
Pet Weight Loss: Making 2017 the Best Year ever for Your Pet

Pet Weight Loss: Making 2017 the Best Year ever for Your Pet

Many of us start a new year with a list of resolutions aimed at improving our health. We ponder lofty goals, such as losing weight, quitting smoking, and finally reading War and Peace. But, how about considering a new approach to your pet’s health and wellness alongside your own aspirations? With the obesity epidemic on […]