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 foods Maintain your pet’s regular diet. Treats of turkey, ham, gravy, cookies, and other goodies can lead to …
Prepare Now for the End of Daylight Savings Time
Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at 2:00 am. Start now to adjust your pet’s schedule to prepare them for the change of time. While we are excited about the extra hour of sleep that the end of daylight savings time signals, don’t be surprised if your dog is up at his …
Are You a Responsible Dog Owner?
September: A time to renew your commitment to your furry friend Although dogs are great companions, it is important to remember that owning a dog is a huge commitment and responsibility. Since September is Responsible Dog Ownership Month, Braxton’s would like to share the AKC’s list that every good dog owner should do for his …
The Benefits of CBD For Pets
Cannabidiol or CBD is all the rage in Veterinary Medicine right now, but is it right for your pet? As with any pet wellness trend, when it comes to CBD for dogs, there is a lot of information floating around the internet, and it’s difficult to know what’s accurate and what’s exaggerated. Frequently used to …
Back To School Blues
Tips to Manage Pet Separation Anxiety With school starting all over the country after the extended break at home, people are concerned about going back out into the world, but what about your dog? Since the pandemic began, people have been locked in their houses with their pets. For pets, this has been wonderful. They …
National Dog Photography Day
Do you love taking pictures of your dogs? Well, July 26th has been designated National Dog Photography Day; the perfect day to post as many photos of your furry friend guilt-free. Created in 2018 by pet photographer Kerry Jordan of Fur and Fables as an awareness day, Jordan was shocked that the day went viral. She just …
July: National Pet Hydration Month
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 true for us. With temperatures in the high 90s, it is important to be conscious of …
Benefits of Dog Walking
Dog walking provides benefits for both dogs and their owners. Walking in nature stimulates your mind, gives you physical exercise, provides chances for socialization, and offers opportunities for behavioral training. It also gets both of you out and about while helping to grow the bond you have with your dog. Stimulation Walking your dog regularly …