Re: [PyrNet-L] Re: Correcting Slobbering

[Charlotte & Jack Perry <pyreau@erols.com>]

Kathy,
Your question about correcting slobbering is an interesting one, and I
agree with Joan that the whole point of this list is that it gives all
Pyr owners a chance to ask questions about their dogs.  No one should
feel uncomfortable about asking questions.   However, in my 30 years
with Pyrs I have never heard of such a procedure being done.  I would
suspect that this means it is not a simple operation.  I would certainly
ask your Vet how such an operation would affect the dog's ability to
eat, what sort of complications might occur, how long will it take to
recuperate, and also how many times he has done such an operation. Do
remember to tell your Vet that a Pyr has a very slow metabolism and
needs much less anesthesia than other breeds. 

Although most Pyrs do not drool as much as Saints or Newfs, some do
drool quite a bit. It is possible that your pup's lips may tighten up a
bit as her head grows.  Some things that owners do about drooling is to
figure out when it occurs and keep a towel handy for those occasions. If
the dog drools after eating or drinking, keep the food and water bowels
in a place where drool is easily wiped up. Some Pyrs even wear cute
bibs.

I'd be interested to hear your Vet's comments on this subject.

Charlotte

Joan Ziehl wrote:
> 
> whoa, I think that a new person asking a question deserves the same
> courtesy as an experienced person.
> 
> Whether or not we agree with the intent, it is important to remember
> that by asking questions we can educate, not humilate.
> 
> Sorry, couldn't let this one go by.  Are we all so experienced that we
> can't answer without shouting?
> 
> Joan
> >
> > Kathy wrote: ...QUESTION?  Could someone please tell me the
> > name of the procedure to correct slobbering?
> >
> > Its so disturbing that after the couple of negative comments
> > regarding the issue this question is being asked yet again.
> > You "correct" a severely displastic hip, a disjointed elbow,
> > or an entropic eye. You DO NOT correct what is a perfectly
> > natural and normal function of the breed. Despite whatever
> > anyone told you, Pyrs drool, as do Newfs, Saints, Tibetans,
> > and most larger breeds. That drooling may be more or less
> > prominent in individual dogs, but drool is INEVITABLE and
> > you should never have even considered such a dog in the
> > first place if that was going to be a problem. Surgically
> > altering the dogs mouth to somehow prevent this is so
> > outrageous I can't believe that more people haven't
> > responded to this post. Its bordering on cruelty, much like
> > debarking. Dogs bark, that's their job, they drool, that's
> > their nature. Why on earth would you want to change that?
> > The very idea is just plain wrong. The name for such a
> > procedure? Unnecessary.
> >
> > So sorry to break lurk mode, but this topic was too much for
> > me!
> >
> > Best wishes to all,
> >
> > Dawn
> >
> > Former Tibetan and Saint owner, currently owned by Gracie
> > (Pyr/Newf) and Bodhi (Newf).