6. Avoid Swimming In Contaminated Outdoor Waters
From toxic blue-green algae to coliform bacteria, a growing number of waterways can be dangerous for your dog to swim in thanks to pollution. Unfortunately, numerous ponds, lakes and rivers have blooms of blue-green algae during warmer months. Only some forms of algae are toxic, but if they are, they can be lethal to your dog. If a dog ingests the nerve toxin it will kill them within an hour. That’s why it is extremely important to monitor the water for unusual algae blooms and be alert to local advisories and warning signs. Read more about toxic blue-green algae here.
Water with high coliform counts can cause serious gastrointestinal illnesses. Keep up-to-date on local advisories and look for posted warning notices.
Make it a habit to rinse down your dog with clean water directly after they have been swimming and give them a bath afterwards.
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