Winter Wonderland Safety: Protecting Your Pets During the Holidays

Winter Wonderland Safety: Protecting Your Pets During the Holidays

The very things that make the holidays special can be the same ones responsible for endangering our pets. Between all the risks for pancreatitis, missing or lost pets, poisonings, entanglement, or GI obstruction, the magic of the season can become utterly nightmarish. Veterinary emergencies spike during the holiday season, but with a healthy dose of […]
Fact or Fiction? Exposing The Truth Behind Popular Pet Myths

Fact or Fiction? Exposing The Truth Behind Popular Pet Myths

Have you ever found yourself wondering about the truth behind life’s urban legends and “general knowledge”, such as the 5-second rule or that eating carrots will improve eyesight, only to come to the conclusion that the answers to life’s quandaries can be downright fishy? Even with the vast amount information available to us with the […]
Common Household Items That Can be Dangerous or Toxic to Pets

Common Household Items That Can be Dangerous or Toxic to Pets

When you become a pet parent, all you want to do is keep your precious fur baby safe from harm. But pets are curious creatures with incredibly strong noses (dogs) and an unmatched ability to leap onto your countertops (cats). How can we keep our furry explorers from the dangerous household items that can hurt […]
Season’s Eatings: Offer Healthy Pet Snacks to Your Buddy During the Holidays

Season’s Eatings: Offer Healthy Pet Snacks to Your Buddy During the Holidays

The holiday season is not known as a time of year where many of us lose weight. Between the buttery, sugary desserts and rich, savory meat dishes, we’re lucky if we keep weight gain to a solid five to ten pounds. Pets are no exception to this trend, but with some healthy pet snacks waiting […]
Natural Snake Repellents Can Protect Your Pet

Natural Snake Repellents Can Protect Your Pet

Despite their reputation, snakes contribute to our ecology in important ways like helping to control rampant, disease-carrying, crop-destroying rodent populations. Fear and inexperience drives our perceptions of snakes, however, this doesn’t mean that snakes aren’t deserving of our consideration and respect. With natural snake repellents, pet owners can subtly drive snakes away while protecting their […]
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 […]
Should Your Dog Stick Their Head Out the Car Window? Probably Not.

Should Your Dog Stick Their Head Out the Car Window? Probably Not.

It is one of those magical canine moments. The rush is full of olfactory stimulation. It is deeply satisfying and immensely enjoyable. What are we talking about? A ride in the car, of course!  Most dogs regard an open car door as the best invitation of all time. They willingly hop right in (as opposed […]
Keeping Pets Safe From Snakes at Home

Keeping Pets Safe From Snakes at Home

Californians are fairly well-versed at looking out for snakes while enjoying our state’s open spaces – especially while hiking or camping with our pets. Even though we know we share a close proximity (sometimes too close!) to various types of wildlife, it’s often a surprise to run into snakes in our own backyards. Fortunately, most […]
Beating Heatstroke in Pets

Beating Heatstroke in Pets

Summer may be winding down, but in our neck of the woods the heat is far from over. High temperatures will continue for weeks, if not months, and keeping our pets (and ourselves) protected from heat-related dangers should remain a top priority. Because pets don’t regulate their internal temperature as efficiently as humans (think panting […]
Keep Your Dog Safe at the Beach

Keep Your Dog Safe at the Beach

Who doesn’t love a trip to the coast? It’s a wonderful way for us to escape the summer heat or winter blahs and is, of course, best shared with our furry four-legged family members. But, are there specific things to know to keep your dog safe at the beach?  Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital is your […]