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Do All Dogs Swim?
[caption id="attachment_50576" align="alignleft" width="150"] Photo: Cheryl G.[/caption]Although water can be a great way to cool down on these hot, humid summer days, it is a common misconception that all dogs can swim. According to Dr. Lloyd Keddie, a veterinarian in Fairview, Alta., and president of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association,...
Dog Language - Can You Understand?
[caption id="attachment_50572" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Photo: Cheryl G.[/caption]How Does Your Dog Tell You What He Wants?Your dog is jumping or rolling over or wagging his tail; what do these actions mean?Did you ever consider that your dog is trying to communicate with you. According to Bestfriends.org, "Just like people, dogs communicate...
5 Tips for Summer Dog Exercising
[caption id="attachment_50561" align="alignleft" width="150"] Photo: Erin F.[/caption]Summer is finally here and so are the hot, humid days. Although it is a great time for you and your pet to exercise outdoors, you must also be aware of the potential dangers to him. The following are some simple tips to ensure...
Financial Planning for Pet Emergencies
[caption id="attachment_50554" align="alignleft" width="150"] Photo: Missy M.[/caption]Are You Prepared?Even if you are the most responsible pet owner and do everything possible to keep your pets healthy, there is always a possibility that your pet could develop an unexpected illness or become accidentally injured. An unplanned trip to the veterinarian can...
Dog Attack: The Horrifying Reality
[caption id="attachment_50549" align="alignleft" width="150"] Photo of DobbyChristy M.[/caption]It is easy to give tips on how to handle a dog attack in theory, but what happens when you are out walking your dog, and he is attacked?This is exactly what happened to my friend over the Memorial Day weekend. She was...
When Fido Fears T-Storms
[caption id="attachment_50515" align="alignleft" width="200"] Photo: J. Gallagher[/caption]The sky darkens, the wind picks up, thunder rumbles in the distance, and your dog is panting, shaking, and looking for a place to hide. Does this sound familiar? If you are a pet parent dealing with this issue, rest assured that there are...
Dog Show at Devon
Dogs at Devon? Yes - On the first day of competition at the Devon Horse Show & Country Fair, after the horses leave the ring, the dogs will take over and compete in equestrian-like classes. What A Good Dog will lead the “Dog Show at Devon” in classes including Walk, Trot with Me;...
9th Annual Pet Wellness Fair Wayne, PA
Be sure to join us this Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 1-4 at Braxton's Animal Works for our 9th Annual Pet Wellness Fair. This is your opportunity to speak with local pet professionals about your furry family member. A wide variety of industry pros will be in attendance this year: Lucie's Barkingham...
Recall - Vital Essentials Dog Food
Vital Essentials Food Recall Braxton's wants to make all of our pet families are aware of the situation.A voluntary recall of Vital Essentials Dog FoodApril 16, 2018 - Carnivore Meat Company of Green Bay, WI, is voluntarily recalling two of its Vital Essentials freeze-dried dog foods because they may be contaminated with Salmonella.What's Recalled?Affected...
Rescued on the Runway
Providence Animal Center is set to hold two fundraisers this month. A cocktail evening and a luncheon all in the name of raising awareness and funds to save and care for homeless and neglected pets.Saturday, April 14: An evening of two- and four-legged fashion and cocktails at Cabrini University all in...
Heartworms: Prevention is Best
[caption id="attachment_50466" align="alignleft" width="200"] Photo: Auroraanimalhospital[/caption]For less than a weekly cup of coffee at Starbucks, you can prevent heartworms in your pet.Heartworm disease is a serious and potentially fatal condition caused by parasitic worms living in the arteries of the lungs and occasionally in the right side of the heart...
Pet Poison Prevention
[caption id="attachment_50457" align="alignleft" width="200"] Photo: Allivet[/caption]Did you know that most calls to pet poison hotlines involve dogs? We all know the obvious hazards to our pets, but did you know that everyday household substances can be most harmful?For more than 50 years and since its inception by Congress in 1961,...