23/07/2025
Hot outside….pool time of the year. Some good informations to keep your pets safe. Dog life preservers are great, they give your dog confidence, they keep them a float if they become tired, especially if swimming in creeks with a current. They can easily get caught in a current and it becomes like a treadmill they can’t get off. They usually have handles on them so you can lift them right out. Be cautious of brachiocephalic dogs (squished faces)as they don’t have the longer snouts to keep their noses out of the water. Many of the preservers have a flap you can use under their faces to keep them up, or in more confident dogs you can tuck it in. When in the ocean, be sure they don’t drink the water, have plenty of fresh water to keep them hydrated.
**With the larger breeds like Labs, Goldens etc with long tails you may find that they don’t want to use their tail the next day after playing in the pool. It’s call rudder tail, they just over did it and their tail is sore it does occasionally happen. You can make a visit to be sure that it all it is and get pain meds if needed.
Stay safe and have fun!
