Research shows that 85% of pet owners see their pet as part of the family, and 21% celebrate their pet's birthday and pooch parties is a fast growing trend in pet pampering.
 
Rachele Lowe, Morning Show Vet brought Mionou into the studio as usual today but for a change, the segment wasn't about other people's pets... it was all about Minou!
 
Minou came to live with Rachele's family when he was a little puppy just a few weeks after Easter 11 years ago. This is considered his birthday so we threw a doggy birthday party.

There was a doggy birthday cake and balloons, party hats, doggy party games and birthday gifts. The cake and other treats were all made from ingredients which are suitable for human consumption but geared to doggy taste-buds and the games are designed to socialise the animals and improve their levels of obedience.
 
Minou's birthday party was put together by Kristy Mallon of the Dog Wash Cafe.  You can check out details of what's available at the Cafe and through her company Fur Fitness at their website www.dogwashcafe.com.au