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4 Steps To Help Your Overweight Pet!
Today is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day and as we discussed last week, obesity is an epidemic in America with humans and their pets alike. “A correlation can actually be drawn between the human obesity epidemic and pet obesity,” says Dr. Jules Benson, BVSc MRCVS, a veterinarian at the Doylestown...
OBESITY - An Epidemic for U.S. Pets!
My neighbor, Doris W., has a problem that affects many Americans. Her cats are obese, and Doris isn't alone.According to new research released by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention (APOP), veterinarians who assessed pets for the recent study recognized that more than half are overweight or obese. Cats carry...
Join Us At The Harvest Fest!
Join us this Sunday, September 28th from 11-4 at Braxton's Animal Works for the 14th annual Harvest – Pet Rescue & Family Fun Day. This FREE community event held at Braxton’s in Wayne, PA is not only lots of fun for the entire family, but it also helps to raise...
Celebrate Fall in Radnor, PA!
Looking for something to do this Sunday? Why not stop by the 22nd Annual Radnor Fall Festival.Sponsored by the Wayne Business Association, The Radnor Fall Festival provides an opportunity for neighbors and friends to catch up while enjoying great food from local restaurants. Kids will be entertained too. Activities such...
Creative? Join the Contest in Wayne, PA!
Are you creative? How about one of your children? Well local pottery painting studio, Color Me Mine, is hosting a contest called Give A Dog A Bowl. The annual contest which runs from August 26th through September 26th invites customers to come and paint a dog bowl to be entered...
SKUNKED in Wayne, PA!
[caption id="attachment_48388" align="alignleft" width="150"] Photo: pawfun.com[/caption]Although any warm weather is conducive to skunk activity, it seems that recently I have seen and smelled more of them. Yesterday, my friend's little westie, Lily, had the dreaded run-in with a skunk. There are various commercial remedies on the market as well as...
Check the Chip in Wayne, PA
Did you know that August 15, 2014 is National Check the Chip Day? This event was established by the American Animal Hospital Association and the American Veterinary Medical Association to encourage pet owners to both have their pets microchipped and to keep the registration information up-to-date. By doing this yearly,...
Norman the Scooter Dog to Visit Braxton's
Who is Norman? Norman the Scooter Dog is a member of Dick Van Patten's Natural Balance Pet Foods Extreme Team,and is scheduled to visit Braxton's Animal Works on Thursday,August 7th from 2-3:30.Norman was discovered by Natural Balance after his appearance on "Late Show with David Letterman" where he showed off...
Diggin Dog? 5 Tips To Stop Dogs From Digging!
[caption id="attachment_48344" align="alignleft" width="150"] Photo: Fence Specialists[/caption]Do you have craters in your yard caused by your dog? If so, it is important to know why he might be digging. According to the Humane Society of the United States, dogs dig for a variety of reasons some of which could be:•...
5 Tips to Avoid Heat-Related Pet Problems!
[caption id="attachment_48318" align="alignleft" width="200"] Photo: Erin F.[/caption]With the hot and humid weather hanging around, Penn Vet's Ryan Hospital offers tips to keep your pets healthy and cool.Heat Stroke: Heat stroke can be life threatening for both dogs and cats. It is important to know the warning signs. Click here for...
Comforting Your Pets on the Fourth of July
[caption id="attachment_48301" align="alignleft" width="200"] Photo: Romprescue.com[/caption]With the Fourth of July just around the corner, it is important to know how to care for and protect your pets. Did you know that more dogs run away from home on July 4th than any other day of the year? Even if there...
Lilies and Cats Don't Mix!
Did you know that lilies are highly toxic to cats? According to Taylor Blackston at Penn Vet, all parts of the lily plant are considered poisonous, so it is important to be sure that lilies be kept away from cats because kidney damage can occur within 24-72 hours of ingestion.Dangerous...