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5 Tips to Keep Cool
It's going to be a hot one out there. Even though summer does not officially begin until Sunday, June 21st, the temperatures outside tell another story.With that in mind, Braxton's Animal Works wishes to remind its customers of the dangers of hot weather by offering tips for keeping pets cool...
5 Essential Items for Pet Preparedness Kit
[caption id="attachment_48789" align="alignleft" width="200"] Photo: Vanessa L.[/caption]June is designated by the American Humane Association as National Pet Preparedness Month to remind pet owners to include pets in their emergency plans.A natural disaster can happen at any time, but this month especially, it is important to be prepared. June marks the...
Protect Your Pet from the Heat
Because North American summers are hot, the National Weather Service (NWS) wants you to be aware of the dangers of heat.According to the NWS, "Each year, dozens of children and untold numbers of pets left in parked vehicles die from hyperthermia. Hyperthermia is an acute condition that occurs when the...
First Aid for Pets?
[caption id="attachment_48720" align="alignleft" width="191"] Photo: Allison B.[/caption]April is Pet First Aid Month and Braxton's Animal Works is reminding you to take a minute to brush up on your first aid tips so you can care for your pet should the need arise.Do you know what to do in a pet...
Free Pet ID at Braxton's Animal Works
[caption id="attachment_48706" align="alignleft" width="200"] Photo: Linda M.[/caption]April 19 -25, 2015 is National Pet Identification Week and Braxton's Animal Works is reminding its customers to take every precaution to be sure you can be reunited with your pet in the event he or she becomes lost.Recently, my personal facebook page has...
Every Day is Tag Day in Wayne, PA
[caption id="attachment_48695" align="alignleft" width="200"] Photo: Ruth T.[/caption]This Saturday, April 4, 2015, is designated by the American Humane Association as Every Day Is Tag Day™ to encourage all pet owners to tag and microchip their companion animals.Did you know that 1 in every 3 pets will become lost in their lifetime?...
National Flood Safety Awareness Week!
Ahhh - finally some warmer weather.It's hard to believe that just five days ago the temperature was -1 degrees. While the warm weather is a welcome delight, it also brings a variety of conditions, including heavy rains, severe weather, and rapid snow melt that can increase your flood risk.Don't be...
Severe Weather - Are You Prepared?
[caption id="attachment_48659" align="alignleft" width="200"] Photo: Maureen K.[/caption]Did you know that March 2-8 is National Severe Weather Preparedness Week? When severe weather strikes, you may have a plan for you and your family, but have you thought about your furry family members as well?Whether thunder, lightning, or heavy winds, it is...
Keep Pets Safe in Dangerously Cold Weather
[caption id="attachment_48654" align="alignleft" width="600"] Photo: Erin F.[/caption]This week we have had and will continue to have record low temperatures in and around the Philadelphia area, so it is important for pet owners to take a few common sense precautions to ensure that their animals are safe and protected.Start by looking...
Valentine's Day: How Much Will You Spend?
Valentine's Day is quickly approaching and what better time to show our pets how much they are appreciated.Our dogs, cats, and birds give us unconditional love and devotion throughout the year; maybe that is why 45% of American pet owners are poised to spend an average of $5.00 on a...
January - National Walk Your Pet Month!
As we shovel out from the latest snow storm, it may be hard to believe that January is designated as National Walk Your Pet Month. If you could ask your dog, he would probably prefer a warmer month to celebrate walks. But be that as it may, January has indeed...
What Is Your Pet Really Saying?
[caption id="attachment_48615" align="alignleft" width="200"] Photo: Kristin G.[/caption]Have you ever looked at your cat or dog and thought, "What are they thinking?" Well, you're not alone. Dr. Carlo Siracusa, Director, Animal Behavior Service at Ryan Veterinary Hospital, realizes that humans, dogs, and cats are species with enormously different communicative skills. In...