Re: [pyrnet] Re: Removing Double Dews

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

Bridget,
Keep the questions coming...we all had to get the answers to the same questions
at some point.  That's what is great about a list like this.  Everyone has
questions, and it is great to be able to benefit from the experience of  other
Pyr owners.

About frequent bathing I would think that bathing once a week could cause the
coat and skin to get too dry.  What do others think about this?  It is my
impression that the reason that Pyrs don't stink like so many other dogs is that
their coat is not oily.  I've forgotton how old your dog is.  I do know that
puppy coat (fuzzy, fluffy)seems to absorb dirt more than the harsher adult
coat.  I do tend to wash puppies more often than I do the adult dogs.  How about
spraying the dog with water in a spray bottle and toweling him dry to get
surface dirt off?.   (I once heard that a good way to grow coat was to spray
distilled water on a dog every day while brushing.  I went as far as buying a
bottle of distilled water but never got around to using it on the dog).
Charlotte

Ghost Rider wrote:

>     Thank you to all who responded to the double dew question.  Since this
> is the first dog we've owned in 13 years I'm sure we will have more "stupid"
> questions to ask those of you who have more experience.
>     I had no idea what all had to be done to remove them I just know that I
> don't want them getting ripped off while he's playing(ouch!!).  Seeing as to
> how you all know more than us, we will do just as you said and leave well
> enough alone.  I can't see causing him un-necessary pain to have them
> removed.
>     Sorry for this but I have another "bath" question.  As to excessive
> bathing, is once every seven to ten days too often.  He is an inside dog,
> but the outdoors stinks and when we go out on the weekends and stuff I just
> can't handle the smell on him (or us).  The longest I've been able to just
> let it go has been @14 days.  I know that a bath 3-4 times a year would not
> work.   Especially since he's sleeping on the sofa and in the bed.
>     Thanks again for your suggestions and help.
>
> Bridget
> kaiser4@gulftel.com
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