{"id":4471,"date":"2022-04-03T03:14:58","date_gmt":"2022-04-03T03:14:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-drinking-pool-water-hurt-my-dog\/"},"modified":"2022-08-04T07:09:45","modified_gmt":"2022-08-04T07:09:45","slug":"will-drinking-pool-water-hurt-my-dog","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-drinking-pool-water-hurt-my-dog\/","title":{"rendered":"Will drinking pool water hurt my dog?"},"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\/will-drinking-pool-water-hurt-my-dog\/#Will_drinking_pool_water_hurt_my_dog\" title=\"Will drinking pool water hurt my dog?\">Will drinking pool water hurt my dog?<\/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\/will-drinking-pool-water-hurt-my-dog\/#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\/will-drinking-pool-water-hurt-my-dog\/#Can_chlorine_water_kill_a_dog\" title=\"Can chlorine water kill a dog?\">Can chlorine water kill a dog?<\/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\/will-drinking-pool-water-hurt-my-dog\/#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-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-drinking-pool-water-hurt-my-dog\/#How_do_you_treat_salt_water_poisoning_in_dogs_at_home\" title=\"How do you treat salt water poisoning in dogs at home?\">How do you treat salt water poisoning in dogs at home?<\/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\/will-drinking-pool-water-hurt-my-dog\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_pool_shock\" title=\"What happens if a dog eats pool shock?\">What happens if a dog eats pool shock?<\/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\/will-drinking-pool-water-hurt-my-dog\/#Will_pool_shock_kill_dogs\" title=\"Will pool shock kill dogs?\">Will pool shock kill dogs?<\/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\/will-drinking-pool-water-hurt-my-dog\/#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-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-drinking-pool-water-hurt-my-dog\/#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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/will-drinking-pool-water-hurt-my-dog\/#Can_dog_hair_ruin_a_pool_pump\" title=\"Can dog hair ruin a pool pump?\">Can dog hair ruin a pool pump?<\/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\/will-drinking-pool-water-hurt-my-dog\/#Does_chlorine_hurt_dogs_skin\" title=\"Does chlorine hurt dogs skin?\">Does chlorine hurt dogs skin?<\/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\/will-drinking-pool-water-hurt-my-dog\/#What_if_my_dog_drinks_stagnant_water\" title=\"What if my dog drinks stagnant water?\">What if my dog drinks stagnant water?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_drinking_pool_water_hurt_my_dog\"><\/span>Will drinking pool water hurt my dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">In general, taking the occasional drink of pool water is unlikely to cause harm to a dog. However, your dog should not use the pool as a primary drinking bowl. Keep plenty of fresh, cool water around the pool area whenever your dog is out there.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-it-harmful-for-dogs-to-drink-pool-water\/\">Is it harmful for dogs to drink pool water?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-i-stop-my-dog-from-drinking-pool-water\"><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>The best way to prevent your dog from drinking pool water is to:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Provide fresh water in your pet\u2019s 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 it\u2019s time to force your dog to take a break from the pool.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"can-chlorine-water-kill-a-dog\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chlorine_water_kill_a_dog\"><\/span>Can chlorine water kill a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This slowly led to kidney and liver damage, and eventual death. If your dog accidentally ingests this chemical, be sure to seek veterinary help as soon as possible. Fortunately, chlorine is not appetizing to dogs as it smells and tastes toxic.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-192040\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-chlorine-water-kill-a-dog.jpg\" alt=\"Can chlorine water kill a dog?\" width=\"735\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-chlorine-water-kill-a-dog.jpg 735w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-chlorine-water-kill-a-dog-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 1 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 50px 0px 40px; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271119\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271119\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold;\">Is pool water safe for dogs?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271119\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">Even though chlorine is safe at normal levels, the pool should never be your pets\u2019 only source of water. Pets should be prevented from drinking from pools immediately following \u201cshock\u201d application and whenever additional chemicals like algaecide are in use.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f95QY-QYmD0\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"does-pool-water-give-dogs-diarrhea\"><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>Drinking excessive salt water or water from a swimming pool with chlorine and other chemicals can make your dog sick. Vomiting and diarrhea may occur somewhat quickly and cause some embarrassment (Ever read \u2018Marley and Me? \u2018). A good rule of thumb is, if you wouldn\u2019t drink it, your dog probably shouldn\u2019t either.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-treat-salt-water-poisoning-in\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_salt_water_poisoning_in_dogs_at_home\"><\/span>How do you treat salt water poisoning in dogs at home?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, there is no specific treatment for saltwater poisoning in dogs. Your veterinarian will attempt to restore your dog\u2019s water and electrolyte balance to normal levels. Lowering sodium levels too quickly, however, can be dangerous, increasing the likelihood of cerebral edema (fluid on the brain).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-a-dog-eats-pool-shock\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_eats_pool_shock\"><\/span>What happens if a dog eats pool shock?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Banfield Pet Hospital warns that if your pet swallows any of these corrosive chemicals, they could cause ulcers in the \u201cmouth, esophagus, stomach and intestinal tract.\u201d They recommend seeing an emergency vet immediately if you think your pet has swallowed a chemical.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><!-- \u0420\u0435\u043a\u043b \u0432 \u0441\u0442\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0435 2 --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 50px 0px 40px; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271120\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271120\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold;\">Can bleach kill a dog?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271120\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">The exposure of bleach to your pet can be harmful; ultra-concentrated bleach can result in severe lesions on the skin, and in lesser cases, skin irritation. If your furry friend happens to ingest any of these products, toxicity could result in complications within the digestive and respiratory systems.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271120\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LqNEiGsaO18\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dP37C67Q0ss\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"will-pool-shock-kill-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_pool_shock_kill_dogs\"><\/span>Will pool shock kill dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Our four legged furry friends have very little exposed skin but the chlorine and other algaecides can damage the fur and cause skin irritations. An adverse reaction to the chemicals can be the cause of the death of the dog.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-kind-of-pool-water-is-best-for-dogs\"><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>Some canine owners choose to apply non-chlorine chemicals to their pools such as Bromine, which is safer for pets. If your pet does hop in the pool, give him a quick rinse when he gets out to remove any excess chemicals.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-i-wash-my-dog-after-swimming-in-the\"><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>Yes, you should wash your dog after swimming in the pool. Chlorine dries out dog fur and skin as it strips the natural oils. This can make your dog\u2019s coat very dull, more prone to being tangled and also make their skin itchy.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dog-hair-ruin-a-pool-pump\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dog_hair_ruin_a_pool_pump\"><\/span>Can dog hair ruin a pool pump?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although their hair and dander is harder on a filter system, it is not known to cause serious damage if properly maintained.\u00a0 Another way to maintain your filter system is to use a skimmer sock to catch dog hair so you can remove it from the pool before it goes through the system.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/F5QOdpoFydw\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"does-chlorine-hurt-dogs-skin\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_chlorine_hurt_dogs_skin\"><\/span>Does chlorine hurt dogs skin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chlorine, and other chemicals commonly used in pools, can irritate some dogs\u2019 skin, eyes, and coats. After your dogs go swimming in the pool, it is best if you can rinse them off with fresh, clean water. Also, if you notice your dogs are scratching or developing skin issues, you should keep them out of the pool.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Will Chlorine In Swimming Pools Hurt My Dog\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f95QY-QYmD0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-if-my-dog-drinks-stagnant-water\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_my_dog_drinks_stagnant_water\"><\/span>What if my dog drinks stagnant water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Lepto is a disease that is frequently contracted by dogs drinking from standing water, such as puddles or ponds. A dog with Lepto will become extremely sick and can sometimes be fatal. This disease is a bacterial infection that enters your pup\u2019s bloodstream.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Will drinking pool water hurt my dog?How do I stop my dog from drinking pool water?Can chlorine water kill a dog?Does pool water give dogs diarrhea?How do you treat salt water poisoning in dogs at home?What happens if a dog eats pool shock?Will pool shock kill dogs?What kind of pool water is&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":192039,"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":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Will-drinking-pool-water-hurt-my-dog.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4471"}],"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=4471"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4471\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":192041,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4471\/revisions\/192041"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/192039"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4471"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4471"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4471"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}