Water Safety

For many families, summertime includes a lot of swimming time. Dogs joining pet owners on lakeside, oceanside or poolside adventures should abide by the following tips:

  • Do not leave pets unsupervised around a pool.

  • Not all dogs are good swimmers, so if water sports are a big part of a pet-owning family, they should introduce their pets to water gradually.

  • Make sure all pets wear flotation devices on boats.

  • Dogs should not drink pool water because chlorine and other chemicals can cause GI upset.
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