Pool Safety: After the Swim
July 9, 2009 by Paris Permenter and John Bigley
Filed under Safety, Tips
Your swim with your dog may be over–but you’ve still got a few steps left to take to ensure your dog’s safety and good health. Stephanie M. Colman of Caninestein Dog Training has supplied us with pool safety tips this week; in this last in the series, she looks at some steps once you and your dog leave the water.
Watch Out for Unintentional Pawticures
Canine pool enthusiasts can quickly wear their nails down to the point of bleeding as they excitedly race around the pool’s exterior. Keep a watchful eye on the pads of their feet as well. Repeated launching from pool steps can tear up paw pads; especially on dogs who spend most of their time on grass.
Post-Swim Doggie Spa Treatment
Be sure to rinse off your dog following an outdoor water adventure. Chlorine and other pool chemicals can easily dry out a dog’s coat and skin, and swimming in natural environments can result in a dirty dog. Avoid letting your dog sit in a wet collar, as hot spots can develop. Be mindful of other areas that may remain damp for longer than normal: ears, groin and armpits, as they can quickly develop moisture-induced irritations or infections.
Stephanie Colman shares her life with Zoie, a Whippet and Quiz, a Golden Retriever and can be reached at StephanieColman@sbcglobal.net.
Photo courtesy Stephanie Colman and Caninestein Dog Training
About Paris Permenter and John Bigley
DogTipper publishers Paris Permenter and John Bigley are a husband-wife team of full-time writers. The couple has authored over two dozen books and 2,500+ magazine articles.
- Google+ |
- More Posts (5416)
or via
