{"id":4893,"date":"2022-05-05T03:15:29","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T03:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-get-sick-from-river-water\/"},"modified":"2022-05-07T11:32:30","modified_gmt":"2022-05-07T11:32:30","slug":"can-dogs-get-sick-from-river-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-get-sick-from-river-water\/","title":{"rendered":"Can dogs get sick from river 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\/can-dogs-get-sick-from-river-water\/#Can_dogs_get_sick_from_river_water\" title=\"Can dogs get sick from river water?\">Can dogs get sick from river 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\/can-dogs-get-sick-from-river-water\/#Is_River_water_safe_for_dogs_to_drink\" title=\"Is River water safe for dogs to drink?\">Is River water safe for dogs to drink?<\/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\/can-dogs-get-sick-from-river-water\/#What_are_the_symptoms_of_Giardia_in_dogs\" title=\"What are the symptoms of Giardia in dogs?\">What are the symptoms of Giardia in 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\/can-dogs-get-sick-from-river-water\/#What_Can_dogs_catch_from_lake_water\" title=\"What Can dogs catch from lake water?\">What Can dogs catch from lake 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\/can-dogs-get-sick-from-river-water\/#What_happens_if_dogs_drink_dirty_water\" title=\"What happens if dogs drink dirty water?\">What happens if dogs drink dirty water?<\/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\/can-dogs-get-sick-from-river-water\/#Should_dogs_drink_from_streams\" title=\"Should dogs drink from streams?\">Should dogs drink from streams?<\/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\/can-dogs-get-sick-from-river-water\/#Can_dogs_get_rid_of_Giardia_on_their_own\" title=\"Can dogs get rid of Giardia on their own?\">Can dogs get rid of Giardia on their own?<\/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\/can-dogs-get-sick-from-river-water\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_Giardia_in_dogs_naturally\" title=\"How do you get rid of Giardia in dogs naturally?\">How do you get rid of Giardia in dogs naturally?<\/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\/can-dogs-get-sick-from-river-water\/#How_long_does_it_take_for_Giardia_to_go_away_in_dogs\" title=\"How long does it take for Giardia to go away in dogs?\">How long does it take for Giardia to go away in dogs?<\/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\/can-dogs-get-sick-from-river-water\/#Is_swimmers_itch_bad_for_dogs\" title=\"Is swimmer\u2019s itch bad for dogs?\">Is swimmer\u2019s itch bad for dogs?<\/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\/can-dogs-get-sick-from-river-water\/#Can_dirty_water_cause_diarrhea_in_dogs\" title=\"Can dirty water cause diarrhea in dogs?\">Can dirty water cause diarrhea in dogs?<\/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\/can-dogs-get-sick-from-river-water\/#Can_pool_water_give_dogs_diarrhea\" title=\"Can pool water give dogs diarrhea?\">Can 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-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-dogs-get-sick-from-river-water\/#Can_dogs_get_worms_from_dirty_water\" title=\"Can dogs get worms from dirty water?\">Can dogs get worms from dirty water?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_sick_from_river_water\"><\/span>Can dogs get sick from river water?<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);\">A: Yes, it is possible for dogs to get intestinal diseases from lake and river water, as many parasites happily live there! Both giardia and crypto-sporidia are transmitted by ingesting water infected by animal feces.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-river-water-safe-for-dogs-to-drink\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_River_water_safe_for_dogs_to_drink\"><\/span>Is River water safe for dogs to drink?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, your dog will want to drink lake or river water but he\u2019s safer drinking water that you bring from home. You\u2019ll not only reduce his risk of running into potentially bad bacteria and parasites like giardia but also reduce the chance of minor tummy troubles. Watch for glass and metal.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-symptoms-of-giardia-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_symptoms_of_Giardia_in_dogs\"><\/span>What are the symptoms of Giardia in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118011\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-are-the-symptoms-of-Giardia-in-dogs.jpg\" alt=\"What are the symptoms of Giardia in dogs?\" width=\"1200\" height=\"889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-are-the-symptoms-of-Giardia-in-dogs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-are-the-symptoms-of-Giardia-in-dogs-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-are-the-symptoms-of-Giardia-in-dogs-1024x759.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-are-the-symptoms-of-Giardia-in-dogs-768x569.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Giardia infection in dogs may lead to weight loss, chronic intermittent diarrhea, and fatty stool. The stool may range from soft to watery, often has a greenish tinge to it, and occasionally contains blood. Infected dogs tend to have excess mucus in the feces. Vomiting may occur in some cases.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-can-dogs-catch-from-lake-water\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_dogs_catch_from_lake_water\"><\/span>What Can dogs catch from lake water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Giardia can be transmitted from dog to dog through licking, but the most common source is water. \u201cThey do ingest lake water, river water. Like I said, drinking out of puddles in the woods \u2013 that can also be a source of infection,\u201d she said. But some dogs can be infected with Giardia and not show any symptoms.<\/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\/vqDVENWLdB8\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-dogs-drink-dirty-water\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_dogs_drink_dirty_water\"><\/span>What happens if dogs drink dirty water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Bacteria From Contaminated Water<\/p>\n<p>Ponds and stagnant pools of water can contain contamination from animal or human waste, which contains bacteria including Salmonella, campylobacter and Leptospira and can cause your dog to vomit after drinking.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-dogs-drink-from-streams\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_dogs_drink_from_streams\"><\/span>Should dogs drink from streams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118012\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Should-dogs-drink-from-streams.jpg\" alt=\"Should dogs drink from streams?\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Daisy responds: It\u2019s not wise for your dogs to drink untreated stream or lake water anywhere, because of the risk of contamination by parasites, bacteria and chemicals. Giardia, a one-celled protozoal parasite, is excreted in the feces of infected animals and survives in water and soil for months to years.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-get-rid-of-giardia-on-their-own\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_rid_of_Giardia_on_their_own\"><\/span>Can dogs get rid of Giardia on their own?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog strains of Giardia are not known to infect cats, and cat strains are not known to infect dogs. In most cases the infection goes away on its own. But if diarrhea is severe or becomes chronic, then medical attention is required.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-get-rid-of-giardia-in-dogs-naturally\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_Giardia_in_dogs_naturally\"><\/span>How do you get rid of Giardia in dogs naturally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No natural methods are proven to effectively cure Giardia. Metronidazole is a prescription medicine your vet can dispense which should work quickly and effectively. It is important to get on top of the infection as soon as we can.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-does-it-take-for-giardia-to-go-away\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_does_it_take_for_Giardia_to_go_away_in_dogs\"><\/span>How long does it take for Giardia to go away in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With proper medicine, giardia can be eliminated within two weeks. However, be aware that at the end of the treatment, you will need to give your dog a good and thorough bath to get rid of any cysts that could be on your dogs coat.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"is-swimmer-s-itch-bad-for-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_swimmers_itch_bad_for_dogs\"><\/span>Is swimmer\u2019s itch bad for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>YES! Dogs can get summer\u2019s itch and it is a more serious condition in dogs than in people (more on this later) because the parasites cannot only live within the dog\u2019s body, but can reproduce and make their own little colony in a canine\u2019s system.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dirty-water-cause-diarrhea-in-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dirty_water_cause_diarrhea_in_dogs\"><\/span>Can dirty water cause diarrhea in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118013\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-dirty-water-cause-diarrhea-in-dogs.png\" alt=\"Can dirty water cause diarrhea in dogs?\" width=\"845\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-dirty-water-cause-diarrhea-in-dogs.png 845w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-dirty-water-cause-diarrhea-in-dogs-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Can-dirty-water-cause-diarrhea-in-dogs-768x409.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One of the common causes of diarrhea in dogs worldwide is giardia, a ubiquitous single-celled protozoan parasite. Giardiasis is transmitted by a fecal-oral route, meaning that the parasite is swallowed in food and water (think: puddles, lakes and streams) contaminated with feces.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-pool-water-give-dogs-diarrhea\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_pool_water_give_dogs_diarrhea\"><\/span>Can 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<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\/TBhhcSuBPro\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-get-worms-from-dirty-water\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_worms_from_dirty_water\"><\/span>Can dogs get worms from dirty water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Water-loving Parasites<\/p>\n<p>Giardia is shed in the feces of infected animals. Many species can carry it, which means that any water source that is potentially contaminated with waste could be harboring this bug. If your pet were to be infected with Giardia, he or she may experience diarrhea.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read More<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-many-dogs-can-you-have-in-murray-utah\/\">How many dogs can you have in Murray Utah?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/you-asked-how-long-does-puppy-love-usually-last\/\">You asked: How long does Puppy Love usually last?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/your-question-what-vitamins-are-good-for-dogs-skin-and-coat\/\">Your question: What vitamins are good for dogs skin and coat?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-carrots-ok-for-puppies-to-chew-on\/\">Are carrots ok for puppies to chew on?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/quick-answer-what-happens-if-an-older-dog-gets-pregnant\/\">Quick Answer: What happens if an older dog gets pregnant?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Can dogs get sick from river water?Is River water safe for dogs to drink?What are the symptoms of Giardia in dogs?What Can dogs catch from lake water?What happens if dogs drink dirty water?Should dogs drink from streams?Can dogs get rid of Giardia on their own?How do you get rid of Giardia in&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":118010,"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\/03\/Can-dogs-get-sick-from-river-water.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4893"}],"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=4893"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4893\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118128,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4893\/revisions\/118128"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118010"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4893"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4893"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4893"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}