4 Reasons Why Pet Dental Care Should Be on Every Pet Owner’s New Year’s Resolutions List Is having better dental care habits on your pet's New Year's resolution list? If not, it should be! We think it should be on every pet owner’s New Year’s resolutions list. If...

3 Reasons Why Your Pet Needs Parasite Prevention 12 Months a Year With winter here, you may think that it's safe to skip a dose or two of your pet's parasite prevention medication. After all, you hardly venture outdoors in such conditions, so what pest could possibly...

4 DIY Holiday Toys for Your Pet Don't know what to get your furry friend a gift this holiday season? Consider DIY-ing one! Pets appreciate anything you give them, regardless of how much time or money you spend. Plus, you don’t have to be extraordinarily crafty to...

5 Fantastic Ways to Celebrate National Cat Lovers Month Cats are truly wonderful creatures, and to highlight their remarkable personalities, an entire month has been devoted to them. Although it seems as if the focus should be on cat-loving people, cats are typically...

5 Myths about Cancer in Pets How much do you really know about cancer in pets? There's a lot of information about cancer in pets out there, but our team at Franklin Ranch Pet Hospital would like to use this time to reveal the truth behind common myths about cancer in...

Is My Pet at Risk for Diabetes? How much information do you know about diabetes in pets? November is National Pet Diabetes Month, and with an estimated one in 300 dogs and one in 200 cats developing the disease during their lifetime, it’s important for pet owners to...

It's time for a walk! When you head out the door with your pup, do you hope for a leisurely stroll but end up getting tugged down the steps and hurtled across the street? If it's a struggle to get your dog to walk calmly at your side, follow these five steps to teach...

Without adequate enrichment, your cat may start to display problem behaviors. Boredom and stress from lack of physical and mental stimulation can lead to inappropriate elimination and scratching, overgrooming, and even bullying behavior. Keep your feline friend...

Medicating your pet can be a challenging ordeal. After some wrestling that ends in scratches and bites, it can still end unproductive. Due to improper techniques, many pets associate panic and fear with medication. Here are some tips to help your successfully medicate...

Consistent visits to the vet are essential for your pet's health and wellbeing. Due to their pet's associated fear and anxiety, many pet owners are often hesitant to make appointments. Don't let anxiety keep your pet away from the vet. Here are five steps to help...