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Pet Insurance - Have You Considered it?
[caption id="attachment_48608" align="alignleft" width="200"] Photo: Amanda S.[/caption]Health insurance has been in the news recently, but has it ever occurred to you to purchase a policy for your furry family members? Veterinary medicine has come a long way in the past couple of decades and because of these medical advances, veterinarians...
Penn Vet in the News!
The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine or Penn Vet is making revolutionary strides in the fight against canine cancer. Penn Vet Assistant Professor Dr. Nicola Mason, VBetMed, PhD, DACVIM, who has studied cancer and immunotherapy for more than 15 years, has found a marked similarity in tumors between...
3 New Year's Eve Pet Safety Tips!
[caption id="attachment_48596" align="alignleft" width="600"] Photo: Erin F.[/caption]New Year's Eve is a time for joyful celebration, but it may be frightful to your pets. Be sure to follow these tips to keep your pets safe as you count down to 2015:1. Keep Pets Indoors: Many animals have a fear of loud...
Keep Your Pet Safe in Cold Weather!
Meteorologists are predicting an active winter this year with approximately 25-40 inches of snow expected. It is important to take extra care to ensure that your companion animals are comfortable and healthy throughout the winter season. Dr. Kenneth Drobatz, Chief of the Emergency Service at Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital, offers...
Holiday Pet Safety
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....
Santa Pet Photos in Wayne, PA
It is not too late to put professional photos in your Christmas card this year. No appointment necessary and only a $10 sitting fee! All images are delivered to you on Snapfish.com, so you can view or print right from your computer. Proceeds this year are going to Mainline Deputy...
Safe Paw - Do You Have Enough?
Did you know that not all ice melters are created alike? With winter weather upon us, it's time to think about snow and ice removal. Most of us will think nothing of sprinkling a little rock salt on our sidewalks and driveways, but did you know that rock salt can...
Pet Safety Tips for Thanksgiving
This week as we gather to celebrate the holidays, Dr. Kenneth Drobatz, Chief of the Emergency Service at Penn Vet’s Ryan Hospital, offers the following tips to keep your pets healthy and out of the emergency room this Thanksgiving:Festive foodsMaintain your pet’s regular diet. Treats of turkey, ham, gravy, cookies,...
Doggy Door Etiquette - Do You Know the Rules?
[caption id="attachment_48525" align="alignleft" width="200"] Photo: Erin F.[/caption]Very few things excite a dog more than the prospect of an open door, but proper door etiquette is essential for the safety of you, your pet, and your guests.Many dogs have learned to overreact to the sound of someone at the door, leading...
4 Pet Safety Tips for Halloween!
[caption id="attachment_48500" align="alignleft" width="200"] Photo: Judi Mcmearty[/caption]Halloween night can be a stressful time for because of the strange noises and kids in scary costumes going up and down the street. It is important that owners are mindful of potential pet hazards that can sometimes go along with this fun holiday.PumpkinsIf...
Braxton's Halloween Costume Contest - Enter Now!
Back by popular demand, Braxton's Animal Works is holding its annual Halloween Costume Contest. Entries are currently being accepted and will continue to be accepted until October 31st. There are two ways to join the fun. First you can upload a picture of your costumed pet to one of Braxton's...
Exercising Your Pet!
[caption id="attachment_48485" align="alignleft" width="200"] Photo: K. Glass[/caption]All pets need exercise! For the past couple of weeks, we have been discussing the epidemic facing many American pets - OBESITY! Exercise is a crucial ingredient in the fight for good health. The American Humane Association offers a few suggestions to make sure...