Is It True? Top Five Pet Toxins You May Not Know About 

Is It True? Top Five Pet Toxins You May Not Know About 

When a pet comes in after eating something poisonous, many owners are surprised. Not just by the fact that their pets ate something they shouldn’t have, but also because it’s something the owner never knew would cause harm. Toxic foods and substances, along with plants, are not as uncommon in the home and yard as […]
Not So Sweet: Xylitol Poisoning in Pets

Not So Sweet: Xylitol Poisoning in Pets

When you think of pet toxins, items like antifreeze and chocolate probably come to mind. Those things are definitely high on the list of “no-no’s” when it comes to your pet, but one of the most dangerous pet toxins can be found in your pantry, fridge, or medicine cabinet without you even realizing it. Xylitol, […]
Dazed and in Danger: What You Need to Know About Pot and Pets

Dazed and in Danger: What You Need to Know About Pot and Pets

California has long led the way in the fight to legalize medical and recreational marijuana use, and other states are following suit. Proponents of the drug are understandably pleased by its growing acceptance in American culture, but the impact it’s had on our pets is far from positive. At Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital, the health […]
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 […]
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 […]