Purple and Paws
Advice and stories from one dog to lover to another
I never wanted to write this post. I always knew I would have to one day. But I wanted that day to happen far, far in the future. Unfortunately, the future is now. It’s been a year since I wrote an update about Socks. With my dad’s help, we managed to keep Socks going for …
The update is…there is no update. Socks’ health issues continue to plague him but my vet is working hard to figure out what’s going on. About six weeks ago, I brought Socks in and she took a blood sample and an X-ray. Nothing abnormal came back. She decided to try switching him to a lower-calorie …
The end of 2018 is mere days away. This is the time of year when I like to look back and reflect on the last twelve months and pick some goals I hope to achieve next year. Since this is my blog relating to my dog mom life, here are a few dog-related goals I’ve …
The turkey’s in the oven, the potatoes are boiling, the cranberry sauce is sitting pretty in the fridge…but wait! What about Fido? Your dog deserves a treat today too (just not something from your planned feast). Here are some quick dog treat recipes you can whip up between dishes.
Maybe you’ve just welcomed a new furry friend to the family. Maybe you’d like to teach your dog some new tricks. Whatever the case may be, training a dog can be a sometimes-frustrating, often-tricky, yet ultimately-rewarding experience. Here are some tips to help anyone training their dog.
Have you ever noticed that your dog has different barks for different occasions? If you have, good for you for being so observant. If you haven’t, don’t fret. Many owners don’t realize that their pets’ barks can differ wildly. Read on for a lesson in barking basics.
Pet parents know the importance of taking their dog to see the vet every year (and sometimes more as your dog grows older). But it’s also important to do a weekly health check so you can catch any early warning signs of trouble before they become major health concerns.
Before I adopted Socks, my family had two dogs. Whenever we would see another dog during our walks, we almost never let them meet and greet because we weren’t sure how they would react (and since most of the time their hair stood up and they started growling, this was probably wise). But Socks is …
Now that Memorial Day has come and gone, summer is officially here. For a lot of people, summer = road trips. But more and more pet owners are deciding to take their dogs on the road with them. So before you stuff the trunk to the brim and fill up the gas tank, keep in …
Having a first-aid kit for my dog at home and in the car never occurred to me until I read a book about dog care that highlighted how important it is.