Purple and Paws Tips for Hosting a Dog Party
People throw parties for their spouses, kids, friends, and other family members all the time. So why not throw a party for your dog? Here are some tips for making sure your furbaby and all your guests have a great time.
How to Handle Meeting Another Dog on a Walk
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 …
What the Heck is a Ketogenic Diet for Dogs?
One of the hardest things about pet parenting is figuring out the right kind of food to feed your dog. With so many different brands and types of food available, choosing a diet plan can be overwhelming. Let’s break down the ketogenic diet for any curious dog parents out there.
Helping Your Dog Have a Happy 4th of July
As a pet industry freelance writer, this is the time of year that my Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram feed all fill with posts about keeping dogs safe on the 4th of July. Today I even read an article in my local newspaper about how the city shelters are bracing for an influx of pets during …
How to Combat Germs When You Own a Dog
Sleek white furniture, cream carpets, sparkling tile, dust-and-dirt-free car…if you’re a dog owner, all of the things I just described are fantasies. Having a dog means hairs and messes and germs. Lots of germs. Here are some easy ways to combat germs when you own a dog.
Tips for Taking Your Dog Into the Woods
A few weeks ago, Socks and I escaped the triple-digit heat here in Phoenix and went up to Pinetop-Lakeside with my parents. We stayed in a lovely little cabin in the woods, and Socks enjoyed chasing squirrels, sniffing pine cones, and lounging on our porch. Before that trip, I’d never taken Socks into the woods …
Dog Mom Guilt
Social media has its upsides and downsides but one thing I’ve noticed more and more since I got my dog is how easily the dog mom guilt creeps in. I follow a lot of people in the pet industry and fellow dog moms who post pictures of their fur babies’ birthday parties and write about …
Cooling Summer Treats for Your Dog
We’re hitting the triple digits in Phoenix this week, which means it’s time to start giving some cooling summer treats to your favorite four-legged pal. Here are some suggestions:
Dog Water Safety Tips
Summertime means heat which means us humans gravitate towards water, and we usually bring our dogs along. Water safety for children is a big deal but did you also ever consider how to keep your dog safe around water? Here are some essential dog water safety tips to keep in mind this summer.
Human Foods You Should Give Your Dog
There are plenty of human foods you shouldn’t give your dog, but what about the foods that you should give your dog? Just like us, dogs enjoy a varied diet and slipping them an occasional healthy human treat is perfectly fine. Here are some foods you can feed your dog that you probably enjoy as …