Putting Your Best Paw Forward: Kitten Care Basics

Putting Your Best Paw Forward: Kitten Care Basics

Bringing home a new furry baby can be one of the most exciting things to happen to your family, and of course you want to make sure that you get off to a purr-fect start. The staff at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital is your resource for the best kitten care practices! Prepping for a Good […]
Keep Calm and Listen On: How Music Can Help Pets

Keep Calm and Listen On: How Music Can Help Pets

Music plays an important role in human society, and for many of us, a life without music is difficult to imagine. Music can invoke a wide range of emotions, and certain songs and melodies will forever be attached to important events in our lives. It turns out that pets may also enjoy certain types of […]
Cute and Cuddly: Puppy Care Basics

Cute and Cuddly: Puppy Care Basics

So you’ve decided to adopt a puppy – congratulations! Welcoming a new pet into your home is an exciting time, and one that’s sure to have many ups and downs for both you and your family. Remember, the team at Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital is always here for you. With our puppy care tips, you […]
The Principles of Puppy and Kitten Wellness Exams

The Principles of Puppy and Kitten Wellness Exams

First, let us start off by saying congratulations! You’ve done your research, gathered the right supplies, and pet-proofed your home and yard. You’re finally ready to welcome the newest four-legged addition to your family! Without a doubt, getting a new puppy or kitten is an exciting time that marks the beginning of many fulfilling years […]
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 […]
How to Enrich Your Cat’s Environment

How to Enrich Your Cat’s Environment

Cats are naturally curious – we all know that! And it is true that indoor cats are safer and live longer lives than their outdoor counterparts. After all, they don’t have to contend with predators, cars, or other cat-induced injuries. However, how do we make sure that our feline friend doesn’t pine away at the […]
Pet Insurance: Helping You Focus on Care, Not Cost

Pet Insurance: Helping You Focus on Care, Not Cost

We all love our pets, and they provide us with hours of loving companionship and adventure. However, sometimes their curiosity and fun loving hearts can get them into trouble. At the worst of times, unexpected illness or injury can occur. That’s where pet insurance comes in. Let’s face it – peace of mind can be […]
Do I Need to Change Pet Food According to Age?

Do I Need to Change Pet Food According to Age?

A walk through the food aisle at your local pet supply store is likely to have your head swimming. There are diets for puppies, large breed seniors, small breed puppies, and more. There is cat food, senior cat food, food for cats with sensitive stomachs, and food for cats who live indoors. There are even […]
The Litter Box Lament: Troubleshooting Your Cat’s Litter Box Behavior

The Litter Box Lament: Troubleshooting Your Cat’s Litter Box Behavior

The number one reason that cats are given up at animal shelters, and ultimately euthanized, is bad litter box behavior. But did you know that cats instinctively want to cover their waste and keep their environment clean? This means that your cat’s bad habits are fixable with a little patience and some investigative work. Before […]