Updates On 5th Jun 2014

COULD YOUR DOG GET SICK PLAYING FETCH IN THE WATER?

Water intoxication can happen rather quickly when playing ball with your dog in the water. Some dogs will swallow large quantities of water while they play, especially when the dogs are diving with an open mouth.

Here’s what happens on the inside. Drinking too much brings electrolyte levels dangerously low and leads to thinning of the blood plasma and leading to swelling of the brain and other organs. Symptoms include lethargy, bloating, vomiting, dilated pupils,lack of coordination, glazed eyes and excessive salivation. If unresolved, this can lead to a breathing crisis. The dog may lose consciousness or suffer seizures.

So limit the amount of time your dog plays ‘fetch’ in the water. A few minutes won’t hurt, but after that, continue the ball game on land.

Happy trails!

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