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Braxton’s always strives to give pet owners the necessary information to help keep their pet’s safe. Summertime in Pennsylvania can be brutally hot, and your pet is at risk for heat stroke. Heat stroke occurs when your animal’s body temperature gets too high, usually from being left in a car or being outside in the …
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NATIONAL PET HYDRATION MONTH PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO REMIND PET OWNERS ABOUT THE DANGERS OF DEHYDRATION AND OVERHYDRATION Keeping pets hydrated on these hot, summer days is so important that PetSafe designated July as National Pet Hydration Awareness Month. July is the hottest month of the year in some areas of the country and that is certainly …
Purpose of Responsible Animal Guardian Month May has been designated Responsible Animal Guardian Month by In Defense of Animals (IDA) to highlight the importance of humans’ responsibilities to animals. As animal lovers, we know that adding a furry friend to the family is a daily, year-round, life-long commitment. According to IDA, the purpose of the campaign is …
Much like humans, dogs can suffer from fear and anxiety. Dog Anxiety Awareness Week occurs annually during the first week of May. This year it begins May 2nd and runs through May 8th. The purpose of the week is to bring much-needed attention to the emotional well-being of your furry friend. In support of this …
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 …
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? Beginning April 17th and lasting one full week, National Pet Identification Week is an opportunity to remind pet owners to take every precaution to be sure they can be reunited …
Ticks are difficult to prevent or control even with the best products. As dog owners, you must be vigilant to ensure that your dog remains healthy. Last week, I noticed that my neighbor’s dog, Chuck, got a pretty severe haircut. When I asked about it, my neighbor told me that while they were at their …
Since March is National Kidney Month, it is a great time to educate and review common kidney issues that can affect your pets. More Common Than You Might Think You might be surprised to know that over a lifetime, one in three cats and one in ten dogs will develop kidney issues. Like in humans, …
