There’s more to dogs and water than the dogpaddle. Here are ways to keep your dog healthy and safe when its water play time.

Summer is not over yet. River and lakes remain. Our swimming pools still hold water. Our pets can find this enticing, but dogs need to know where and how to get out of the pool regardless of where they get in. Many dogs enjoy swimming without giving a thought to how clean or dirty the water. If your pet has had a dip in a lake or river, rinse them off to avoid ear mites, eye infections and pesky clingy insects which can embed themselves into their fur.

Fido might love to jump into your pool, but make certain they know how to get out safely. If a dog falls into a lake or river, his instinct tells him to turn around and get out from the point where they fell in. (more…)