07/06/2024
With the promise of warmer weather, many of us are now thinking of fun days at the beach with our dogs (well, the ones that allow dogs!) As well as a fun place for humans, it can be a fun place for dogs but, know the dangers of Saltwater Poisoning in Dogs. When a dog is thirsty, many will drink pretty much anything and, seawater can look just as inviting.
Drinking too much sea water can make a dog seriously ill, although the odd small sip here and there shouldn't cause harm.
There is a huge amount of salt in sea water and, if a dog drinks too much, they can very quickly become dehydrated when there is a disruption to the fluid levels in the body.
Symptoms:
➡ Vomiting
➡ Diarrhoea
➡ Lethargy
➡ Confusion
➡ Odd behaviour
➡ Muscle spasms
➡ Extreme thirst
➡ Excessive weeing
➡ Loss of appetite
➡ Seizures
If you notice any of the above symptoms, take your dog to a vet immdiately.
Try offering water little and often on route to help rehydrate.
How to prevent Saltwater Poisoning
✅ Take plenty of fresh water with you, enough to last your whole visit
✅ Remember to take a bowl or something your dog can drink from
✅ Allow your dog plenty of breaks from play, both in and out of the sea
✅ Try offering water to your dog on the breaks but, make sure there is plenty of fresh drinking water available at all times that they can help themselves to
✅ Offer plenty of shade
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