When Fido Fears T-Showers 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 steps you can take to relieve some…
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April Showers
April 24, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Prevent Lyme Disease in Dogs
April 10, 2019 By Leave a Comment
“Pennsylvania is the bull’s eye for Lyme disease,” said Harold Cohick, president of the Chambersburg Lyme Alliance. If that isn’t scary enough, scientists believe that this year could be one of the worst. They are predicting a surge in the number of Lyme-carrying ticks beginning in April and lasting into early summer. April is Prevention…
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Free Pet ID at Braxton’s
April 4, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Did you know that according to the American Humane Association over 10 million dogs and cats are lost or stolen in the U.S. every year? April 17 -23, 2019 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…
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Heartworms: Know the Facts
April 3, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Heartworms in dogs is costly and difficult to treat, but inexpensive and easy to prevent. April is National Heartworm Awareness Month, and Braxton’s wants you to have the facts. 1.More than a million pets in the U.S. have heartworm disease. 2.Heartworm disease has been diagnosed in all 50 states. 3.Both cats and dogs contract heartworm…
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Pet Poison Prevention Month
March 27, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Do you know that most calls to pet poison hotlines involve dogs? We all know the obvious hazards to our pets, but do you realize that everyday, household substances can be most harmful? Braxton’s is urging you to remember the four-legged members of the family, as they are among the most vulnerable. We encourage you to…
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When to Switch Puppies to Adult Food
March 20, 2019 By Leave a Comment
So, you got a new puppy; there is so much to learn. Eating schedules, potty training, playtime, and obedience training. Ultimately, this is a question for your veterinarian; however, there are some standard guidelines to follow. The baseline is that you want to switch your puppy to adult food when she is at or around her…
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5 Things Dogs Hate
March 13, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Are you doing things that annoy your dog without even knowing it? Maybe? Many dog owners love their dogs so much that they hug them tightly, take selfies with them, and stare into their beautiful eyes. Did you ever stop to consider that they don’t enjoy those activities as much as you do or even…
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Feline Respiratory Infections: Know the Signs
March 6, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Do you have a cold, or upper respiratory infection? Are you or someone in your house sneezing and blowing his nose a lot? If so, you are not alone. With the recent variations in temperature, many people are struggling with Upper Respiratory Infections or URIs. Did you know that cats can contract upper respiratory infections…
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5 Tips to Attract Hummingbirds
February 27, 2019 By Leave a Comment
Do you want to make your backyard hummingbird-friendly? Follow these tips to attract hummers to your yard! 1. Offer Feeders Hummingbirds need to feed 5 – 8 times every hour, so keeping your hummingbird feeders well supplied is a great way to attract these beautiful birds to your backyard. 2. Offer Multiple Nectar Feeders Offer multiple nectar…
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Essential Cat Furniture
February 20, 2019 By 1 Comment
You may be asking yourself, “What is Essential Cat Furniture?” Tom Westerhold, owner of Feline Design Cat Furniture in Downingtown, explains that essential cat furniture is furniture that allows cats and humans to coexist. After years of experience with his own cats, he recognized that cats have “deeply ingrained instincts” which don’t always align with…
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