Purple and Paws
Advice and stories from one dog to lover to another
Back in December, I took a Pet CPR class. This was something I’d been thinking about doing for a long time, especially after I adopted Socks. I knew very little about pet cpr and realized that if Socks started choking or became injured, I had no idea what to do aside from rushing him to …
Recently I read Amanda’s tribute to her dog Wynston on one of my favorite dog blogs, Dog Mom Days. One part of the letter interested me in particular. The part where she mentions that someone told her she has an “unhealthy relationship” with her dog. This struck a chord with me and I wanted to …
Over the years I’ve slowly shifted my life to a more green/eco-friendly way of living. I try not to waste as much food, I buy only what I absolutely need, and I make a lot of my beauty, health, and cleaning products. An essential (no pun intended) ingredient in all of my beauty, health, and …
If you’ve ever researched the pros and cons of raw dog food vs dry dog food, you know it’s a hotly debated topic. I’ve grappled with the issue myself over the years, especially when I stumble upon yet another article extolling the benefits of raw food while disparaging kibble. So how do you figure out …
Most dogs hate going to the vet. My family’s previous two dogs, Misty and Patch, were not big fans but I got lucky with Socks. He adores going in the car and since I’ve only had him for two and a half years, he actually hasn’t gone to the vet that much. But he’s usually …