A Florida man spoke out after the tragic loss of his dog “O.G.”  As just the day before, they had spent hours at the beach.  The following day his “best friend was dying of saltwater poisoning.”  says the report from WDSU News.  And there have been others to fall ill since.

When it’s hot out we often hit the beaches, pools, and lakes, anything to cool off.
And as dogs are family , they often go too.

Know about water safety and taking precautions.  

As we remember to keep hydrated, so does your pet.
Always keep fresh drinking water available while they play.  Offering it at times to persuade them from drinking the salt water.

Ingesting salt water can be toxic.

Salt water can cause damage to organs. Along with serious illness, such as vomiting, dehydration, diarrhea, coma, and even death.
Without a doubt salt water is deadly.

This includes salt water pools.  While salt water pools may not contain as much salt, it still has enough to cause damage.  Especially to pets with existing liver or kidney problems.

Drinking from swimming pools.

Drinking from a well maintained chlorine pool is harmless, although in large consumption may cause upset stomach. It should never be a main source of water.

Lakes and streams are not always a good source of drinking water.

Rivers streams or lakes can carry bacteria and parasites which after ingesting, could then cause giardia.

When planning outdoor activities always take precautions.
Check with your veterinarian ahead of time for safety, prevention, and concerns.

Remember keep you and your pet hydrated with fresh drinking water during these hot summer months.