{"id":153602,"date":"2022-08-03T12:12:38","date_gmt":"2022-08-03T12:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/"},"modified":"2022-08-04T07:14:35","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T07:14:35","slug":"is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it harmful for dogs to drink pool water?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#Is_it_harmful_for_dogs_to_drink_pool_water\" title=\"Is it harmful for dogs to drink pool water?\">Is it harmful for dogs to drink pool water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_drinking_pool_water\" title=\"How do I stop my dog from drinking pool water?\">How do I stop my dog from drinking pool water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#Can_chlorine_water_hurt_dogs\" title=\"Can chlorine water hurt dogs?\">Can chlorine water hurt dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#Can_my_dog_get_sick_from_drinking_pool_water\" title=\"Can my dog get sick from drinking pool water?\">Can my dog get sick from drinking pool water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#Are_chlorine_pools_safe_for_dogs\" title=\"Are chlorine pools safe for dogs?\">Are chlorine pools safe for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#Is_pool_water_good_for_dogs\" title=\"Is pool water good for dogs?\">Is pool water good for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#What_happens_when_a_dog_drinks_too_much_pool_water\" title=\"What happens when a dog drinks too much pool water?\">What happens when a dog drinks too much pool water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#Why_does_my_dog_drink_water_when_swimming\" title=\"Why does my dog drink water when swimming?\">Why does my dog drink water when swimming?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#Can_drinking_pool_water_hurt_a_dog\" title=\"Can drinking pool water hurt a dog?\">Can drinking pool water hurt a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#What_if_my_dog_drinks_chlorine_water\" title=\"What if my dog drinks chlorine water?\">What if my dog drinks chlorine water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#Can_dogs_drink_chlorinated_tap_water\" title=\"Can dogs drink chlorinated tap water?\">Can dogs drink chlorinated tap water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#What_effect_does_chlorine_have_on_dogs\" title=\"What effect does chlorine have on dogs?\">What effect does chlorine have on dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#Is_it_bad_for_my_dog_to_drink_pool_water\" title=\"Is it bad for my dog to drink pool water?\">Is it bad for my dog to drink pool water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_drank_pool_water\" title=\"What do I do if my dog drank pool water?\">What do I do if my dog drank pool water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#Can_dogs_get_chlorine_poisoning\" title=\"Can dogs get chlorine poisoning?\">Can dogs get chlorine poisoning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_pool\" title=\"What happens if my dog eats pool?\">What happens if my dog eats pool?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#Is_chlorine_exposure_harmful_to_dogs\" title=\"Is chlorine exposure harmful to dogs?\">Is chlorine exposure harmful to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#Can_pool_water_make_my_dog_sick\" title=\"Can pool water make my dog sick?\">Can pool water make my dog sick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#What_kind_of_pool_water_is_best_for_dogs\" title=\"What kind of pool water is best for dogs?\">What kind of pool water is best for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#Can_dogs_get_sick_from_drinking_pool_water\" title=\"Can dogs get sick from drinking pool water?\">Can dogs get sick from drinking pool water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#Why_dogs_should_not_swim_in_pools\" title=\"Why dogs should not swim in pools?\">Why dogs should not swim in pools?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#Does_pool_water_bother_dogs\" title=\"Does pool water bother dogs?\">Does pool water bother dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#Should_I_wash_my_dog_after_swimming_in_the_pool\" title=\"Should I wash my dog after swimming in the pool?\">Should I wash my dog after swimming in the pool?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#Does_pool_water_give_dogs_diarrhea\" title=\"Does pool water give dogs diarrhea?\">Does pool water give dogs diarrhea?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_drank_too_much_water\" title=\"How do you know if your dog drank too much water?\">How do you know if your dog drank too much water?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_harmful_for_dogs_to_drink_pool_water\"><\/span>Is it harmful for dogs to drink pool water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While salt water pools contain less sodium than ocean water, <b>too much of it can still be bad for your dog (and potentially give them salt water poisoning). As with chlorinated pools, swallowing a little while swimming wont hurt your pup, but they shouldnt be allowed to drink it.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-drinking-pool-water-hurt-my-dog\/\">Will drinking pool water hurt my dog?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_stop_my_dog_from_drinking_pool_water\"><\/span>How do I stop my dog from drinking pool water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The best way to prevent your dog from drinking pool water is to:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide fresh water in your pets water dish outside of the pool.<\/li>\n<li>Monitor your pet closely and if you notice they are lapping up water or frequently urinating, then its time to force your dog to take a break from the pool.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chlorine_water_hurt_dogs\"><\/span>Can chlorine water hurt dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the CDC, <b>chlorinated water is safe for both humans and dogs to drink in concentrations up to 4 milligrams per liter. The recommended level of chlorine in pools and tubs is 1-3 milligrams per liter, so your dog should be fine if they ingest some of the pool water.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-192044\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-chlorine-water-hurt-dogs.jpg\" alt=\"Can chlorine water hurt dogs?\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-chlorine-water-hurt-dogs.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-chlorine-water-hurt-dogs-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-chlorine-water-hurt-dogs-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_my_dog_get_sick_from_drinking_pool_water\"><\/span>Can my dog get sick from drinking pool water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In terms of chlorinated water safety, puppies share the same basic risks as adult dogs<b>ingesting too much can potentially cause gastrointestinal upset, and skin irritation is also possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_chlorine_pools_safe_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are chlorine pools safe for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>But is it safe to let your dog join you? Well, the short answer is: <b>Yes, with supervision, it is typically safe for a dog to swim in a well-balanced chlorinated or saltwater swimming pool. Of course, do not let your dog drink from the pool, but otherwise, yes, overall, it is safe.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_pool_water_good_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is pool water good for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Put your dog on a long leash (I used a 30-foot long line) and reel your dog in out of the water when she starts gulping water. Shell learn that swimming is OK, but gulping water makes the fun stop. Offer something to keep her mouth full. Some dogs happily chomp at the water because its fun!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_when_a_dog_drinks_too_much_pool_water\"><\/span>What happens when a dog drinks too much pool water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Water intoxication can lead to <b>brain damage, heart failure, and even death. Fortunately water poisoning isnt common, but its important to be aware of the risk. The most frequent cases involve swimming dogs that ingest too much water and dogs who drink too many fluids after playing or exercising.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Can Dogs Drink Pool Water? Whether A Salt Water Pool Or Chlorine Pool, Too Much Can Be Bad For Them\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2YWy69Agce4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_my_dog_drink_water_when_swimming\"><\/span>Why does my dog drink water when swimming?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For other dogs, including those who have had enough water, they may chomp or lick at water while swimming simply <b>because its fun for them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_drinking_pool_water_hurt_a_dog\"><\/span>Can drinking pool water hurt a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While salt water pools contain less sodium than ocean water, too much of it can still be bad for your dog (and potentially give them salt water poisoning). As with chlorinated pools, <b>swallowing a little while swimming wont hurt your pup, but they shouldnt be allowed to drink it<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_dog_drinks_chlorine_water\"><\/span>What if my dog drinks chlorine water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Its a good idea to have an idea of how much your dog drank, how big they are, and all the chemicals that have recently been used in the pool- as well as the levels of those chemicals, if you can get them. <b>Your vet or poison control will then advise you whether you should worry<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_drink_chlorinated_tap_water\"><\/span>Can dogs drink chlorinated tap water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chlorine -Whether chlorine is dangerous to your dog or not depends on how much and how often your dog drinks it. <b>Generally, the water is safe if the chlorine is within the set levels by regulatory guidelines. Some of us still worry that the disinfection byproducts are just as bad as the chlorine itself.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_effect_does_chlorine_have_on_dogs\"><\/span>What effect does chlorine have on dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chlorine <b>dries out human hair and skin, and dogs arent immune either. Dogs who take frequent dips in the family pool may suffer from dry, itchy skin and a dry, dull coat because the chemicals in pool water strip the skin and coat of their natural oils.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Swimming Pools and Dogs; A Few Points to Ponder\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YfoMSL0fJNU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_for_my_dog_to_drink_pool_water\"><\/span>Is it bad for my dog to drink pool water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even though chlorine is safe at normal levels, <b>the pool should never be your pets only source of water. Pets should be prevented from drinking from pools immediately following shock application and whenever additional chemicals like algaecide are in use.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_I_do_if_my_dog_drank_pool_water\"><\/span>What do I do if my dog drank pool water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The bottom line: do not let your dogs drink directly from swimming pools, beaches, ponds, or lakes. If you suspect your dog has had a drink from toxic water, <b>rinse them off, give them plenty of fresh water, call your vet, and monitor them for any changes<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_chlorine_poisoning\"><\/span>Can dogs get chlorine poisoning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chlorine gas can be dangerous if inhaled, and direct contact with undiluted chlorine can damage skin and eyes. <b>It would be very unusual for a pet to ingest chlorine tablets as the scent is often unappealing to dogs and cats, but proper storage should eliminate the risk of chlorine poisoning entirely.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_my_dog_eats_pool\"><\/span>What happens if my dog eats pool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Rapid and shallow breathing, depression, mild dehydration, drooling and coughing were observed in all dogs. This slowly led to <b>kidney and liver damage, and eventual death. If your dog accidentally ingests this chemical, be sure to seek veterinary help as soon as possible.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_chlorine_exposure_harmful_to_dogs\"><\/span>Is chlorine exposure harmful to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to the immediate respiratory signs, <b>animals exposed to concentrated chlorine fumes may develop pulmonary edema 1224 hr after exposure. Ocular exposures may result in epiphora, blepharospasm, eyelid edema, and\/or corneal ulceration.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_pool_water_make_my_dog_sick\"><\/span>Can pool water make my dog sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common problem that is associated with drinking pool water is an upset stomach. <b>Dogs or even cats who rapidly drink pool water are at a higher risk of developing stomach upset, the signs of which include vomiting, regurgitation, and discomfort.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_pool_water_is_best_for_dogs\"><\/span>What kind of pool water is best for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Saltwater pools use salt, as opposed to chlorine, to cleanse and sanitize pool water. Much less corrosive than mass amounts of chlorine, saltwater pools are safer for your pets than traditional chlorinated pools, if well-maintained of course.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_sick_from_drinking_pool_water\"><\/span>Can dogs get sick from drinking pool water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most common problem that is associated with drinking pool water is an upset stomach. <b>Dogs or even cats who rapidly drink pool water are at a higher risk of developing stomach upset, the signs of which include vomiting, regurgitation, and discomfort.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-192045\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-dogs-get-sick-from-drinking-pool-water.jpg\" alt=\"Can dogs get sick from drinking pool water?\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-dogs-get-sick-from-drinking-pool-water.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-dogs-get-sick-from-drinking-pool-water-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-dogs-get-sick-from-drinking-pool-water-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-dogs-get-sick-from-drinking-pool-water-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-dogs-get-sick-from-drinking-pool-water-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_dogs_should_not_swim_in_pools\"><\/span>Why dogs should not swim in pools?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When humans swim in a pool, most chlorine levels are safe, even if you happen to ingest water by accident. <b>Most canines, on the other hand, have ears and eyes that are more sensitive than the ears and eyes of their owner. This sensitivity makes dogs more susceptible to the dangers of chlorine.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_pool_water_bother_dogs\"><\/span>Does pool water bother dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs simply do not know any better and may actively lap up the pool water. This should be avoided. <b>Drinking pool water can lead to an upset gastrointestinal tract, leading to nausea, vomiting, and esophageal damage<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_wash_my_dog_after_swimming_in_the_pool\"><\/span>Should I wash my dog after swimming in the pool?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bathing After Swimming <b>Dogs should be bathed after going for a swim in order to protect their skin and coat. Swimming pools: Baths help rinse off chlorine from swimming pools, so it wont irritate sensitive skin. If your dogs have white coats, pool chemicals can also give them a greenish tint.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_pool_water_give_dogs_diarrhea\"><\/span>Does pool water give dogs diarrhea?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While salt water pools contain less sodium than ocean water, too much of it can still be bad for your dog (and potentially give them salt water poisoning). As with chlorinated pools, <b>swallowing a little while swimming wont hurt your pup, but they shouldnt be allowed to drink it<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_drank_too_much_water\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog drank too much water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chlorine gas can be dangerous if inhaled, and direct contact with undiluted chlorine can damage skin and eyes. <b>It would be very unusual for a pet to ingest chlorine tablets as the scent is often unappealing to dogs and cats, but proper storage should eliminate the risk of chlorine poisoning entirely.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Is it harmful for dogs to drink pool water?How do I stop my dog from drinking pool water?Can chlorine water hurt dogs?Can my dog get sick from drinking pool water?Are chlorine pools safe for dogs?Is pool water good for dogs?What happens when a dog drinks too much pool water?Why does my dog&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":192042,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/153602"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=153602"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/153602\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":192046,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/153602\/revisions\/192046"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/192042"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=153602"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=153602"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=153602"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}