Advice For Bathing In The Pool With Your Dog

If your pet loves water and you like to enjoy it with him, it is no longer necessary to wait for the holidays. Don’t even move to the nearest beach. With proper care, bathing in the pool with your  dog can become the best option for the summer.

Like humans, animals don’t just sicken the body either. Many pets show symptoms of depression. Therefore, your furry friend’s healthy growth must include the right to be happy and to express yourself.

Taking a bath in the pool with your dog can be an excellent option for exercise  and, at the same time, to share moments of joy with your pet.

Advice before bathing in the pool with your dog

Up-to-date vaccines and antiparasitics

Preventing your pet’s health is critical to your life.  With or without swimming pool. It is even more necessary when the dog is going to share the same water with other people and/or other animals.

Our dog’s vaccination booklet  must be up to date. It is highly recommended to administer the antiparasitic treatment a few weeks before swimming in the pool.

Adaptation times

Adaptation is not an overnight process. If it’s your pet’s first time in the pool, let them have their adjustment time.

Never force your dog into the water. Each dog has a level of preference and adaptation time. Sharpen his curiosity, encourage him to play in the water, give him his favorite toy…

Introduce the pool in a fun way and your dog will feel safe to try it out.

Adequate Chlorine Level

Animals have a different tolerance to chlorine than humans. It is very important to control the chlorine level before bathing in the pool with your dog. In addition, we must ensure that the pool is exclusively for furry.

Chlorine in controlled amounts is essential for the quality of the water contained in the pool. Chlorine can eliminate up to 99% of fungi, bacteria and parasites from the water.

But  the  excess chlorine and other chemicals can cause serious damage to the health of pets. From irritation to intoxication.

don’t leave him alone

The furry one may have the sensation of shock or temporary numbness in the paws. Therefore, never leave him alone in the pool. Many trainers recommend that to take a pool bath with your dog, he should wear a collar. This way, you can move it more easily, if necessary.

Adapted swimming pools

Most amusement parks and spas have pools adapted for dogs. And many companies offer this service for private pools. If you are home, it is essential to install at least one ladder for entry and exit.

Sun care and protection

Excessive exposure to ultraviolet rays emitted by the sun is harmful to animals and humans.

There are already sunscreens made for dogs.  Also, boost hydration on summer days. Lots of shade and cool water for our best friend.

Avoid feeding him during the shower.

It is not recommended to feed the dog while he bathes in the pool. This can lead to digestive difficulties and cause vomiting.

It’s best to feed him a few hours before and after the pool.

Watch out for water in the ears

The dog’s ears deserve special attention. Especially big eared breeds like Cocker Spaniel, Basset Hound, Barker and Golden Retriever.

Humidity and heat favor the proliferation of fungi and bacteria in the ear canal of dogs. Therefore, it is very important to dry the animal’s ears with cotton or gauze.

Fresh water baths to remove chlorine

You will need  a good shower of fresh water after bathing in the pool with your dog  to get rid of the chlorine. The advice is for both humans and animals.

After the bath, it  is important to dry our friend well with a clean towel so that the skin and fur do not get wet. Otherwise, moisture can generate an unpleasant smell and the proliferation of fungus on the animal’s skin.

These advice and care are essential before, during and after bathing in the pool with your dog. So you can responsibly enjoy the summer together with your pet.

Main image source: Simón Avilés.