Posts Tagged: Pet Weight Management January 15, 2017 by Rocklin Ranch Veterinary Hospital 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 […] Seasonal Cues: How To Keep The Pounds Off Your Pet All Year Round The giant sunflowers you planted last spring yielded hundreds of plump seeds.This is great news – especially for the backyard squirrels or birds. Slowly the infiltration begins: cautiously at first, and then boldly, these fluffy or furry scavengers take over in search of winter’s plentiful stockpile. Enter, your cat or dog, and prepare for a […] Obese Pets: Risks and Remedies Maybe the first time you noticed was when you attempted to take your dog on that 2 mile hike and she huffed and puffed the entire way. Or, maybe you were watching TV when you noticed that your robust kitty could no longer jump up on the couch next to you. Whenever the exact moment […] Powder Hounds: Keeping Pets Active Throughout Winter’s Chill The Rocklin area boasts a fairly reasonable winter climate that allows for keeping up with a year-round schedule of outdoor activities. But, even in light of our geographical luck, we can all get into a seasonal funk that perpetuates a serious lack of excitement regarding the simple act of going outside. Regrettably, pets can suffer […]