Purple and Paws Advice and stories from one dog to lover to another
Here in Phoenix we just hit the triple digits and all across the country dog owners are gearing up for summer. One of the most important ways to keep your dog healthy during the upcoming warm months is making sure your four-legged pal stays hydrated. Here are some tips for helping your dog drink enough …
Living a green and eco-friendly life is all the rage these days. Switching out your toxic cleaning products for homemade ones and biking to work more is easy, but have you ever thought about greening your dog’s routine? With a little patience and work, it can be done. Here are some tips for how to …
When I first brought Socks home, I braced myself for his bad side. Yes, he was cute and funny and loved to play with his toys, but I knew he had to have some annoying/destructive quirks. Luckily, he wasn’t into drinking from the toilet or getting into the trash or counter-surfing or finding dirty underwear …
Ah, monsoon season. That fantastic time in Phoenix from July to September when dust, thunder, and lightning can appear anytime from 4-10pm. I used to love monsoon season. Watching the storms roll in, sitting at the window and taking pictures of the dark clouds and lightning. Jumping with terror and awe as thunder rumbled right …
I’ve written two guest posts about what life with a Border Collie is like (Tips for Life with a Border Collie and 8 Things You Should Know If You Want to Adopt a Border Collie). But Socks is also part Aussie. So today I thought I’d share what life is like with an Australian Shepherd.
Before I adopted Socks, my family owned two dogs who never, in the fifteen and eleven years we had them, brought ticks into the house. Then I brought Socks home and within a few months, I found myself dealing with a tick situation.
If only we could take our dogs to work every day. While some companies do allow pets in the office, the reality is that most pet parents can’t take their dogs to work and must either leave them at home or enroll them in doggy day camp. If you’ve decided to take your dog to …
Displaying and sharing pictures of our dogs is something most pet owners love to do. But capturing a good picture of your fur baby can be tough. Dogs don’t want to pose and they don’t care if the lighting’s great or the background is fantastic. So how can you capture a great portrait of Fido …
While there are many benefits to owning a dog, one of the downsides is how dirty your car can get. Drool, muddy paws, hair…anything and everything can and will appear in your vehicle. So how can you keep your car clean as a dog owner? Read on for some helpful tips and tricks.
Chow Chows, Aussies, Saint Bernards, Golden Retrievers, and Wheaten Terriers…what do all these dogs have in common? Double coats. When the words “double coat” are uttered, most people picture a dog with thick, dense hair. The truth is some breeds with double coats don’t need an excessive amount of grooming while others do. Here are …