4 Deadly illnesses in pets

With all the hoopla around Halloween and the holidays fast approaching, please do not forget to watch for horrible pet diseases. Many times with the money spent on the holiday feasts and holiday shopping, our pet doesn't get the medical attention that they need.

Mange is a disease caused by mites. Your Vet can perform a physical exam of your pet by taking skin scrapings to determine if he has the mange. You will notice itching, hair loss, dandruff or oozing or crusty skin on your pet. You can keep your dog from getting the Mange by cleaning his bedding often, vacuum furniture and carpets and keep your dog on monthly flea and tick medicine which will also kill mites. There are some great products on the market that will help clean your dog's bedding, or get a new dog bed that is washable.

Disgusting! Hookworms are thick to short worms that are whitish to reddish brown with a hooked front end. These hookworms live in the gastrointestinal tract. These hookworms are passed through fecal/oral contact and at times - from mother to offspring. Complications can be anemia, weight loss, deterioration of the skin and coat condition. At times adult dogs can show no symptoms at all. There are simple ways to keep your dogs from acquiring hookworms; clean up poop in yard, de-worm your puppies and keep dog's on leashes when in parks etc. so that they do not get near other dog's fecal matter.

Roundworms are large worms that usually are tightly coiled when passed through and look like spaghetti. Yuk - right? They also live in the gastrointestinal tract. These Roundworms can be passed through like hookworms, but come from rodent, rabbit or animal ingestion. Same symptoms as the hookworm and same symptoms, so please treat accordingly.

The Tapeworm has got to be the yuckiest of all, with their ribbon like appearance. Most all the signs, treatment and how they are transmitted are the same as the other worms, but you can see these worms in their fecal matter.

Here is the deal, this is all pretty gross, so just take care of your dog, pay attention to your dog and take your dog to the vet. There are many new poop pick up pet products; such as poop pick up bags, and a wide variety of Potty Time pet accessories from Doggie Couture Shop.

OHHH BEHAVE.....please

During the months of October, November and December the family is busy scurrying about getting gifts, treats, and a beautiful Thanksgiving feast ready; but you could be coming up on some problems.

If you get too busy (as we all do) - you forget your little four legged friend; then we could have some real behavior problems.

Even the sweetest, the most precious little buddy can get PO'd because of lack of attention and act out.

Some of the problems that can occur are:

• Digging
• Chasing cars
• Aggression to dogs/ or people
• Chewing
• Barking in excess
• Fears to noises, or people
• Ignoring normal commands
• Housebreaking issues

It takes time to teach your dog good behavior skills but the main thing is to be consistent and don't forget him or her when you get busy. Dogs need love and attention besides food and water and shelter. By being so busy and ignoring him or kinda neglecting him, you might be starting some major problems.

Posh Puppy Boutique has great dog items and dog products to keep your dog busy during busy times of the year and also help with his "issues". The Manners Minder Remote Reward Training System is great for teaching and rewarding and the MannersMinder® - Remote Reward Training System is great too!

The Shake Trainer is great for training dogs as well as the Remote Controlled Vibrating Training Collar - no shocking just a high pitch sound. For teaching of commands such as fetch or returning something back to you - try the Dog Treat Training Tube.

For the dog who needs the "edge taken off a bit", the Rescue Remedy might just be the thing. Rescue Remedy Pet can be used for an immediate calming effect in any stressful situation, or when your pet needs help overcoming a variety of emotional or behavioral problems.

At Posh Puppy Boutique we have many dog toys, dog training products and dog treats to assist in training your dog and helping him get on the right track or back on the right track. We even have great dog housebreaking items.

It's that time again .........get a shelter dog!

The upcoming months are often referred to as "giving months" - November is for being thankful for the things and people we have and December is about giving to those we love and to those that are less fortunate. Why not go ahead and give now.. the gift of a life for a dog?

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and of course, Doggie Couture Shop wants all of our shoppers to support all the local dog shelters and help fight against Puppy Mills. When you adopt a dog from a dog shelter you are saving a life and adding joy to your home and your family.

Make sure that you choose the right dog for you and your family if you take advantage of this wonderful opportunity:

• Do you need a small dog or can your home and yard support a larger dog?
• What age dog do you want? Older dogs require more medical attention and younger dogs will require more exercise.
• Are you sticking to a "purebreed" or are you going to take a mixed breed?
• Match your personality to the dog's personality.

Make sure that when you adopt a dog from a shelter that you commit to taking care of this animal and show him patience and love that he has never known.

Doggie Couture Shop is passionate about dogs and finding homes for dogs that need good people in their lives. Doggie Couture Shop has dog items that will help any new dog owner show love and caring for their new best friend. Doggie Couture Shop has an entire line of wonderful dog carriers, dog beds, dog collars and dog leashes. Doggie Couture Shop also is so proud to have a great variety of new dog gifts. You can pick from Puppy toys, new puppy dog treats and so many more dog items that will make your new friend Bark WITH JOY!

Sit back this October and watch how your life will be enriched when you add a dog to your life.

Which PLUSH is your dog?

Posh Puppy Boutique is the largest and most upscale online dog boutique and offers the widest variety of Plush dog toys around!If you are a dog owner and want to give a great gift to your pooch - look no further! Posh Puppy Boutique is your one stop shop for Plush dog toys.
Posh Puppy Boutique has the most unique and different type of plush dog toys and in so many different price ranges - great for dog stocking stuffers at Christmas, Halloween dog gifts or just because ... A dog toy is a great occupier of time while you are away from your best little pal during day.

We have Designer Inspired Plush Toys such as:
Fursace Bag Plush Dog Toy
Jimmy Chew Dog Shoe Toy
Este Doglar Lipstick Plush Toy
Chuicy Pet Carrier Plush Toy

For the Food Lover - let's not leave out our Food Inspired Plush Dog Toys:
Hinds Fetch-Up Dog Toy
Muttaroni Plush Toy
Grrrona Large Plush Toy
Tiger Drumstick Plush Dog Toy

Is your dog a the Party Animal? Great - Posh Puppy Boutique has the perfect fun plush dog toy for the rebel:
"Little Black Book" Plush Toy
Cigar Plush Toy
Small Dog Perignonn Champagne toy
Bark-a-rita Toy

Try the Interactive dog toys to keep your dog occupied and busy or maybe your dog is a bit more rough and would like a rubber dog toy to chew on instead. At Posh Puppy Boutique - we love our earth too so try our whole line of Organic dog toys too - you will feel good about getting this precious Barnyard Horse Organic dog toy.

Decide what "plush" your dog is and do some shopping at Posh Puppy Boutique!

Halloween Updates at Doggie Couture Shop

We know by now that Halloween is just around the corner and that means shopping for the Halloween costumes and Halloween accessories before everything is sold out.

At Doggie Couture Shop you don't have to shop any longer; you can get your pet Halloween costumes just by shopping the Doggie Couture Shop Halloween Costume Shop.

Doggie Couture Shop has over 300 Dog Halloween costumes and many Halloween dog treats and Halloween pet items. Not only do we have the latest dog costumes but we have the most precious dog bows, dog t-shirts and spooky dog toys to keep your little Vampire busy in the eve.

Some of Doggie Couture Shop's best sellers are listed below and if you hurry today; you just might be able to get the Halloween dog costume that your little goblin will want!

• Lady Bug Dog Costume
• Devil Costume
• Daisy Bee Dog Costume
• Prince of Frogs Dog Costume
• Superman Dog Costume
• Fairy Princess Dog Costume
• Pig Dog Costume
• Turkey Dog Costume

Also, enter the Doggie Couture Shop Halloween photo contest and you might just win a $50.00 in store gift certificate. Just enter by 10/31 and send photo to: sales@doggiecoutureshop.com!

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So quit playing in the fall leaves and get to shopping at Doggie Couture Shop!

AHOY MATE - Let's Sail into Columbus Day!

Part of the fun of October other than Halloween is Columbus Day-our kid's are typically out of school and there are many sales going on to commemorate Columbus Day and it is a fun holiday to be a family and spend together.

Columbus Day is a holiday that the United States celebrate the landing of Christopher Columbus in the New World on October 12, 1492. For many families, Columbus Day is a way of both honoring Columbus' achievements and celebrating Italian-American heritage.

Posh Puppy Boutique would like to celebrate Columbus Day with all our dog owners by carrying fun nautical and Italian - American items for your little sea-goer.

For the little girl on the ship we have some precious nautical dog items:
Nautical Stardust Embroidered Dress would be precious at the Columbus Day Part
The Nautical Striped Dog Dress will make your little girl the hit of the parade down main street or the Red Nautical Dog Dress or a beautiful Nautical Girl Dog Dress by Deni Alexander will make great pictures! You could also wear these precious Nautical dog dresses at other holidays.

AHOY - for the "little boy" - we have the best nautical dog items for the boys!
The Classical Nautical Dog Polo is a true winner on the sea
Cool nights while sailing the ocean blue? Try the Irish Linen Dog Blazer for your boy-

We have great dog accessories to celebrate the day - like the nautical dog bows, nautical dog collars, and a beautiful nautical themed dog carrier.

However you and your family celebrate Columbus Day - enjoy the day and remember to get your dog Halloween costumes so that you don't miss the fun! Your pup could be a Sailor Girl or Sailor Boy for Halloween and wear the costumes for several occasions.

Doggie Couture Shop celebrates PINK

Through our lives someone we know- whether a Mother, a Sister, a Aunt, a Friend or some female in our life has been touched by Breast Cancer. Every 13 minutes we lose another person to this horrible disease.

Please help Doggie Couture Shop celebrate National Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2010!

Help Doggie Couture Shop find a cure and let's all just GET PINK! A portion of our "Pink category" will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research.

If you are wanting to get Pink with one of our great Breast Cancer Awareness Dog items - Let's do it!

Get a great Breast Cancer Ribbon Rhinestone Dog Tank or Breast Cancer Awareness Dog Tee that comes in virtually any color you want! The dog tee or dog tank is made of 6 oz heavyweight 100% cotton. Designs are made using Rhinestones, Rhinestuds, nailheads and sequins. Comes in colors:

• Gray
• Hot Pink
• Lime Green
• Dark Blue
• Green

Our Doggie Couture Shop's Best Seller is the Breast Cancer Awareness Dog Shirt and also comes in an array of colors!

We have a great Breast Cancer Awareness dog items!! Doggie Couture Shop has a beautiful Breast Cancer Swarovski Dog Brush - the dog brushes are handmade and made to order.

How about a precious PINK Breast Cancer Awareness Loofa Dog Toy or look pink and supportive in the Breast Cancer Awareness Dog Bow ?

We have the Breast Cancer BARK FOR a CURE Car Magnets and the Bark for a Cure Dog T-shirts in Black or Pink. If you support Breast cancer awareness so should your dog.

To be a part of a wonderful organization or to participate in a event in your area; please visit the Susan G. Komen for the Cure website.