[PyrNet-L] CHAT, CARE, HEALTH: Question about bath

[MagEBroD@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/12/98 10:05:02 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
sandybear@intercity.dk writes:

<< When they swim and play in pools, creeks, a lake,  in the sea or at other
 places they do not get wet to the skin, because we do not put shampoo on
 them.  Think of how water resistent their coat is, when you wash them. They
 do not get really wet until, you put the shampoo on. 
 I don't know if they could actually get a heart attact from being washed in
 really cold water, but I am sure they would not enjoy it. 
 Try to wash your own hair in cold water, and see if you like it, and think
 how much longer it takes to wash a pyr. Apart from that I don't think they
 would get quite as clean and nice, and it would probably be difficult to
 get the shampoo out of the coat.
 
 Lene Nielsen >>

   I'm thinking this was a myth or maybe a coincidence almost. Maybe those
dogs that died were about to die from a heart problem at any moment and it
just took a bit of stress to do it. Maybe a cat or squirrel running by would
have done same thing. Or getting a shot at the vet. Or very hot weather. Or
even playing hard with another dog. Who knows. The one person who shared about
this that I remember for sure who it was on the list has been off for a few
months as he was moving. 
Janice Vocke
 MagEBroD@aol.com