Re: [pyrnet] When Pyrs Shed

["Victoria Fernandez" <vic.toria@cox.net>]

We adopted Athena when we were living in Santa Barbara, she was 10 months at 
the time. We've lived in a much warmer climate now for the past 4 years, and 
have never seen her shed so dramatically. Our concern is that in some areas 
her skin is irritated, and she smells, which has never occurred in the past. 
I've been putting olive oil in her food, hoping it would alleviate any 
dryness that may be causing the irritation, but so far it hasn't helped. Is 
there a medicated shampoo that I should use that would help? She is on 
Frontline for fleas and ticks, so I don't think that's the problem. Thanks.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda Bowman" <lbowman@jaguar.net>
To: <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 1:33 PM
Subject: Re: [pyrnet] When Pyrs Shed


> Hi Manny,
>
> I live in Riverside, so I can speak from the same climate zone :)
>
> My 14 year old, Smoky, is primarily an indoor dog who sheds heavily in the 
> spring and in the fall.  However, in the spring he requires a lot more 
> help (brushing, etc) getting rid of the undercoat and also is more prone 
> to developing hotspots and other coat problems at that time of year.  I 
> suspect that's because the fleas also come to life in the spring, and he's 
> got an allergy.  In the fall, like now, he blows the undercoat quite 
> easily, and the skin underneath is pink and healthy, like Athena's :)  And 
> yes, the hair comes out in huge clumps, I vacuum up the equivilent of two 
> pomeranians almost daily.  Smoky does, indeed, have thyroid issues, but 
> he's treated with Synthroid daily and his levels are closely monitored, 
> being as he's so elderly, so I would have to say that this shedding 
> pattern is normal for healthy, house-baby Pyrs in our climate.
>
> You did not say how long you've lived with Athena.  If it's not been a 
> full year yet, you are in for a nice treat.  SoCal Pyrs are quite frankly 
> at their most gorgeous just in time for Christmas photos.
>
> regards
>
> > > > "Manny Fernandez, Jr." <drmanny3@cox.net> 10/09/06 3:51 PM >>>
> We live in Orange County, CA and it gets somewhat warm during the summer.
> Our female Athena seems to shed near the end of summer, like now rather 
> than
> before summer.  She is pretty much an indoor dog and really doesn't spend
> much time outside.  So perhaps that is why she sheds now.  Question:  When
> she sheds it comes out in large amounts, and her remaining fur on the 
> sides
> is minimal.  The skin is pink in color.  Is this due to her shedding?  The
> hair that does come out is like down.  I understand that this is what is
> blown.  But we were just concerned.  I posted a question similar to this 
> on
> one of those pet answer web sites.   The response we got was to check her
> thyroid as it might be off.  We recently took her to the Vet for a 
> Wellness
> health check up and she came out without problems.  Just wondering what 
> you
> folks experience when they blow their coats.
>
> Regards,
> Manny
>
>
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