Just in Time for Spring: Choosing Non-Toxic, Pet Safe Plants

Just in Time for Spring: Choosing Non-Toxic, Pet Safe Plants

If the warmer weather has you itching to get out into the yard for some lawn and garden prep, you’re not alone. This is the season when many of us choose to beautify our yards with an array of plants, shrubbery, and other vegetation. For pet owners, however, there are more decisions to be made […]
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 […]
Avoid Pancreatitis in Pets This Holiday Season

Avoid Pancreatitis in Pets This Holiday Season

Around the holidays, many pets are at an increased risk of food-related complications, including pancreatitis in pets. However, few owners understand pancreatitis in pets and how to prevent this potentially devastating illness. To keep the holidays merry and bright, the team at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital encourages you to brush up on the risks of […]
What it Means to be a Responsible Pet Owner

What it Means to be a Responsible Pet Owner

Welcoming a new pet into your life is an amazing experience. However, a great deal of thought and preparation goes into becoming a responsible pet owner. If you’re adopting a new puppy or kitten, you have years of fun to look forward to, but you’ll need to be prepared for a lot more than just […]
Cuddles or Puddles? Caring for Your Dog in the Rain

Cuddles or Puddles? Caring for Your Dog in the Rain

Rocklin may not have the slushiest spring weather, but our precipitation levels are typically highest in February and March. Your dog might be a self-respecting pluviophile who can’t resist a rainy day, or perhaps he or she winces at the sight of a wet yard. Either way, our team is here to give you tips […]
Valentine’s Day: Show Some Pet Safety Love

Valentine’s Day: Show Some Pet Safety Love

Ah, the season of love… Valentine’s Day is around the corner and it’s likely most pet owners will be seeking out creative, social ways to celebrate their whiskered friends. After all, four-legged sweethearts make our lives that much better, and in many ways, they are endeared to us through their loyalty, unconditional love, and unbridled […]
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 […]
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 […]
Summer Ideas For Kids Who Love Working With Animals

Summer Ideas For Kids Who Love Working With Animals

Mary Poppins had it right when she said, “In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun, and – SNAP – the job’s a game!”. For kids looking for summer job opportunities, working with animals is the ultimate in fun – but it doesn’t end there. The […]