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Importance of Pet Dental Care
Did you know that pet dental care is not just about teeth? Although dental care for your pets may seem like a cosmetic issue, when your pet has red gums, yellow teeth, and stinky breath, it could be a sign of dental disease.February is Pet Dental Health Month, and Braxton’s...
8 Reasons to Contact Your Vet
[caption id="attachment_49878" align="alignleft" width="200"] Photo: Cheryl G.[/caption]Pet parents often struggle with the decision to take their pet to the vet. Not every pet ailment requires a doctor’s attention. But how do you know which problems require the attention of a veterinarian and which issues can be treated at home. The...
Peanut Butter: Safe for Dogs?
As dog owners we try to keep our pets on a canine diet, but every once in a while, we may slip them people food. Dogs love peanut butter and we love seeing the funny faces they make when they eat it. Did you know that not all peanut butter...
7 Cold Weather Pet Safety Tips
Winter weather is finally upon us and extra care needs to be taken to keep your companion animals comfortable and healthy. It is important to remember that just like people, cats and dogs mind the cold weather. Even though they have a fur coat, many just aren’t equipped to be...
Is Your Dog Licensed?
Many dog owners ask themselves, “Why does my dog have to be licensed?” Well, there are several answers to this question.First, licensing helps prevent rabies outbreaks by requiring a certificate of vaccination for all dogs over the age of 4 months. More importantly, licensing your pet increases the chance that...
Keeping It Local: The Positive Pooch
The Positive Pooch is a dog and puppy training, pet sitting, and behavior modification program serving the King of Prussia, Gulph Mills, Conshohocken, and Bridgeport areas.Owner and trainer, Loretta Cleveland, is a certified dog trainer with the Council for Pet Dog Trainers and a member of the Association of Pet...
5 New Year's Pet Resolutions
As New Year’s Eve approaches, so do the thoughts of resolutions. You should lose weight, start exercising, or spend more time with family and friends. This new beginning is a chance to commit yourself to an advantageous lifestyle change for the upcoming year. Most pets could benefit from some of...
4 Holiday Pet Safety Tips
As we get ready to celebrate the holidays this season, be sure to take precautions so that your four-legged family members are safe. Try to keep your pet’s eating and exercise habits as close to their normal routine as possible; this stability helps your pet to feel safe and secure....
Purrfect Holiday Gifts
Looking for the purrfect gift this holiday season?Braxton’s Animal Works offers affordable — but awesome — gifts that are guaranteed to please.When thinking about that little something special for your boss, co-worker, or hostess, consider a gift that lets him know you understand (and share!) his passion.Sports enthusiast, dog, cat,...
Christmas in Wayne
Join the Wayne Business Association as they celebrate the holidays with an Old Fashioned Christmas. On Friday, December 2, 2016 at the Wayne Train Station, there will be a tree lighting at 7:30 with Christmas carols led by the Valley Forge Military Academy & College Choir. Before the big event,...
10 Holiday Pet Travel Tips
[caption id="attachment_49775" align="alignleft" width="150"] Photo credit: Elizabeth D.[/caption]If your holiday plans include traveling with your dog, it is important to be prepared so that your trip is pet-friendly and stress free. Below is a checklist arranged by Yahaira Cespedes from Pet MD.#10 Identification TagsNo matter how you choose travel, it...
Fall Back: Will It Affect Your Pet?
On Sunday when we “fall back” to Standard Time, and while you are excited to get an extra hour of sleep, don’t be surprised if your dog is up at his usual time ready and waiting to go. Remember, it’s not your dog’s fault. Take a few extra minutes this...