 Leona Helmsley left her dog Trouble $12 million dollars in her will. Eccentric wills, involving Dogs and Ferrari parts. 1. Leona Helmsley The notoriously egomaniacal hotelier famously left $12 million to her Maltese, Trouble, while entirely cutting two of her grandchildren out of her will (for "reasons which are known to them"). Her other two grandchildren didn't get off the hook entirely; their inheritances were contingent upon their regularly making visits to their father's grave, where they would have to sign a registration book to prove they had shown up. 2. Carlotta Liebenstein Don't think Trouble Helmsley is the richest pooch on the block. When Liebenstein, a German countess, died in 1991, she left her entire $80-million estate to her dog, Gunther. 4. Sandra West West, a California socialite and oil heiress, died when she was just 37 years old and requested that she be buried "in my lace nightgown ... in my Ferrari, with the seat slanted comfortably." Her family buried West in her powder-blue 1964 Ferrari 330 America, then covered the car with cement to deter car thieves. Happy Birthday. 03/10/2010
 It is my fifth Birthday today. It’ is my birthday and we returned to the family home, three generations of family members here to celebrate. I got to play ball with the whole family.  My mum’s daughter thought it should be a black tie occasion so she went through the mens ties and found me a special one to wear for the occasion of my birthday photo.  Then the birthday cake arrived, candle lit and it sure looked good....  .....and tasted even better.  My dad blew out the candle for me and I ate it with joy It was the first dessert I have ever been allowed.   I won these Dog Wisdom cards and guidebooks on EBay in the Hope from the Ashes, Charity on line auctions, to raise funds to help the victims of the Toodyay bush fires in WA. The only other times I have bought books on line, has been through Amazon books. I also won a gift voucher from Lady Raven’s Clothing and Giftware and she will be posting my dog gift cards and dog wisdom book to me this week along with a lovely pair of black slacks from her store. Jo the owner of Lady Raven is a good friend of ours, we have often stayed on her block of land at Toodyay, Western Australia. Our poodle Indigo loves it there and Reg and I love catching up with our friends and love the area too. J That is one huge advantage to owning a poodle; I can wear black clothes and not be concerned about getting dog hairs on them. Doggie Joy, Lamb Shanks For Dinner. 03/05/2010
 Nodding off, after a good dinner. We left Tarra Valley yesterday and arrived at Maffra, to visit family. Today the groceries were unpacked and I tried to play with the receipt from the tm-t88iv printer, but they took it off me. I was given, liver treats instead, that was a great exchange. I decided then that I like this idea off travelling and visiting ‘family'. Then today, OMG, it was ‘doggie joy’, lamb shank stew was on the menu and I got all the gorgeous cooked and luscious gristly bits the humans left behind. Fantastic! Now I am settling into my Aunty Yvonne’s own armchair and taking an after dinner nap so I’ll share a picture of a more active me in another day with you as I have a ‘full belly, and a do not disturb look', on my face right now, I am dreaming of lamb shanks, my new favourite dinner. Peridontal Disease in Dogs 03/04/2010
 Top 10 Dog Breeds Affected By Periodontal Disease To coincide with February's Pet Dental Month, new findings have been released which reveal the extent of dental problems in the dog population. Banfield's Applied Research and Knowledge (BARK) team has released new findings to help Pet owners maintain and improve the health of their dogs' teeth. Banfield's BARK team conducts ongoing research in the field of veterinary medicine based upon the data from the nearly 115,000 office visits to Banfield hospitals every week. The findings show that periodontal disease is the most common disorder affecting cats and dogs worldwide, and informal estimates put it's prevalence as high as 85%. Classified by the degree of deviation from healthy teeth and gums, the severity of dental disease is labeled by six stages, which is also supported by BARK findings. These stages range from mild plaque and gingivitis, to gingival recession and degradation of the periodontal ligament, to significant inflammation and loss of teeth. According to their latest findings, certain breeds are more predisposed to periodontal disease than others. The 10 breeds most predisposed to periodontal disease are as follows:
"All breeds need regular professional cleanings, but with regard to the top breeds at risk, professional dental cleanings and compliance with at-home care of the health of teeth and gums is especially crucial," said Jeffrey Klausner, DVM, MS, DACVIM, senior vice president and chief medical officer for Banfield. "Although dental disease can occur rapidly at any age, risk factors for developing periodontal disease in dogs can include increasing age, small breed size and neutering. Periodontal disease has also been associated with changes in a pets' kidneys, liver and cardiac functions - in short, unhealthy teeth can lead to an unhealthy pet in ways pet owners can't imagine." Banfield recommend that proper at-home preventive dental care should include feeding your pet a firm, kibbled food specially formulated to reduce tartar accumulation, use of specially-formulated hygiene chews and dental specific water additives. View the latest World Pet News every week at PetPeoplesPlace.com. Original Source: http://www.petpeoplesplace.com/resources/news/dogs/top-10-dog-breeds-affected-by-periodontal-disease.htm Beach Fun With A Dog. 02/27/2010
 Just sharing some pictures of other dogs we have enjoyed watching having fun with their owners at the beach. :-).     Freedom! 02/26/2010
Off the leash beach, at the end of Craydens Road, Phillip Island. 1 Dec till 30 April, 7am-10am and 5pm-8pm 1 May- 30 November, anytime.  Pure Bliss! 02/25/2010
 What more is there to say? Canine Melanoma Vaccine Gets Full Approval 02/25/2010
 Canine Melanoma Vaccine Gets Full Approval The first and only USDA-approved therapeutic vaccine for treatment of cancer in dogs has been announced. Merial has received full license approval from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for it's ONCEPT™ Canine Melanoma Vaccine. ONCEPT™ is descibed by Merial as a "breakthrough vaccine indicated in aiding in extending survival of dogs with stage II or stage III oral canine melanoma". Oral canine melanoma is a common yet deadly form of cancer. Dogs with stage II or stage III malignant melanoma typically survive for less than 5 or 6 months after diagnosis when treated with surgery along. When also treated with ONCEPT™, dogs survived for so long that 50% of dogs in the study were either still alive when the study was concluded, or died of other causes. Oral melanoma, which can be seen in any breed, is the most common malignant tumor of the dog's mouth, and can also be seen in the nail and footpad. This type of cancer is extremely aggressive and frequently spreads throughout the body. To date, the most common form of treatment has been radiation and surgery. "Canine melanoma spreads readily, and, unfortunately, existing treatments have not succeeded in controlling the disease," said Dr. Bob Menardi, a veterinarian and spokesperson for Merial. "ONCEPT™ is a new adjunct treatment option for dogs that have been diagnosed with this often fatal disease." The USDA issued a conditional U.S. Veterinary Biological Product License for ONCEPT™ in 2007. During the period of conditional licensure, ONCEPT™ was available to veterinary oncologists as Merial conducted additional research to further support the safety and efficacy of the vaccine. The results of that research led to the full licensure of ONCEPT™. The vaccine will be administered via a Canine Transdermal Device, which delivers the vaccine without the use of a needle. "The Canine Transdermal Device makes administration of the vaccine easy and quick for oncologists and their patients, leaving one less worry for dog owners dealing with their pet's cancer treatment" said Dr. Richard Stout, executive vice president and chief medical officer of Bioject. "We are proud to work with Merial in bringing this breakthrough product to market." View the latest World Pet News every week at PetPeoplesPlace.com. Original Source: http://www.petpeoplesplace.com/resources/news/dogs/canine-melanoma-vaccine-gets-full-approval.htm by Daphne Reid View Biography Walk In Bath For Dog Grooming. 02/22/2010
 Walk in baths are not just for humans. They eliminate the backbreaking work of washing a larger dog. Carla, at Narre Warren Dog Grooming, has a walk in bath because she grooms most dog breeds. There is no way she would attempt to lift a full size dog like a Maremma, on her own, without risking an injury. In fact most full sized Maremma's are a two person job, to groom. :-). With a well designed, walk in bath, Carla, just leads a dog in, she can turn it around in the bath and lead it out again, with ease. It is easier for the dog too and most enjoy their bath and groom. To view a range of walk in baths and other mobility products look at the range at mobility compare , this gives a lot of information to allow you to compare styles and price. Walk in baths have taken off in a big way, in the dog grooming industry. | Kathy Shell on Facebook  Kathy Shell
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