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eddyhdy

by eddyhdy on 21 July 2008 - 02:07

I see alot of videos on Utube, dogs swimming in pools.  My question is, is chlorine harmful? How many of you let your dog's swim in pools, and do you hose them down after swimming?

Pam


Two Moons

by Two Moons on 21 July 2008 - 03:07

Its has been suggested exposure to chlorine has risk's yes.    I wouldn't think its any more concern than with children would you?

Mine swim in river's and lake's, and a kiddy pool thats non-chlorinated, I don't hose them off.


AgarPhranicniStraze1

by AgarPhranicniStraze1 on 21 July 2008 - 03:07

Well you'll probably find this amussing but we are in the process of having our inground pool installed.  They are coming to dig tomorrow.  I wanted a pool GSD friendly so my 4 legged kids could enjoy it if they wanted to cool off and I asked about dogs in the pool with chlorine being a concern.  The pool contractor told me he has many many customers that allow their dogs to swim in the pool, one family who never had any kids specifically installed an inground pool for their 4 labs to swim in ( a little extreme if you asked me) lol.  I was told the chlorine would likely effect the dogs as it would a child.  May dry out the coat, may irritate their eyes.  We went with a salt water system but not just because of the dogs but for the kids and myself.

I did purchase walk in stairs so that the dogs would not have to panic to get out but rather learn to get in and out on their own.  I'll let ya know how they like it after next week when it's done.


by hodie on 21 July 2008 - 04:07

I have a pool and have operated it now for 4 years. Both humans and dogs swim in it. There are five half horse power pumps that can generate a strong enough current that even the strongest swimmer cannot swim from end to end when they are all in operation. We lift the dogs over the side and I would like to purchase a lift. A walk in option was available, but was so expensive above and beyond the thousands of dollars this cost that I elected to do without.

It is maintained like a human pool with a residual chlorine level of 2 ppm. I have never had a dog have any trouble with this level. I do rinse them once they are out, just as I would myself. Salt water is far more corrosive and I looked carefully at all the options and decided this was not one I would use. As well, there are other disinfection options, but chlorinating works best for me and my clients. The pool is excellent therapy and conditioning.

Common sense should prevail and I do not let dogs drink, but even if they did, city water should have chlorine in it in any case. There is a lot of misinformation out there......


by Rainhaus on 21 July 2008 - 06:07

 

 

Swimming is very good.If you are worried about the chlorine..don't be.Just  dont over do on the chlorine.Keep the pool balanced.A good rinse off is good.Sounds like a very therapeutic pool Hodie.Salt is corrosive and it would much harder to maitain anyway.A good soak in Epsom salt will help with some.It is magnesium based...not corrosive.


Two Moons

by Two Moons on 21 July 2008 - 08:07

Does anyone swim their dog's in the ocean?   My son asked me today if dog's liked salt water, as far as I know they swim in the ocean too.   


Petros

by Petros on 21 July 2008 - 09:07

Well, I live in an island and I take my dogs to the sea every now and then. They do enjoy it very much. However, they do need a wash-out with tap water afterwards as they get itchy if I don't wash them out.

Regarding the pool, I think that the chlorine would not be an issue but it is best if you wash-out the dogs with tap water afterwards. The GSD skin has a different pH than that of other dogs (and certainly different of people) so, technically speaking, further invstigation would be required in case of very often swimming...


Bob-O

by Bob-O on 21 July 2008 - 12:07

I think as long as the treatment chemicals are maintained at correct levels, the dog will be fine. I think that too much time spent in the water might remove too much oil from their skin but of course I do not know what constitutes too much time.

My only real advice regarding swimming is to not allow a bitch to swim just before, during, and after their eustrus cycles due to the risk of an intrauterine infection such as pyometria.

Best Regards,

Bib-O


by matthews3662 on 21 July 2008 - 14:07

My dog swims daily.

We check the chlorine levels daily. We have big inground so with the sun and evaporation, the levels are

low. But, ingesting the chemicals are the problem. Could cause serious internal problems.

I have been ok with the pool thing. But, make sure it is always safe. And I help the dog out when she is

on the ladder. I make sure she is straight when jumping in. A slip on the cement very bad.

Algea (probaly spelled wrong) is another thing that can make dog sick. Many articles on internet about that.

Be safe and have fun


by hodie on 21 July 2008 - 16:07

 If chlorine levels are maintained as is appropriate in a pool, there is no harm in a dog drinking from the pool but common sense says minimize it. Most cities have chlorinated water, and thankfully so. No swimming pool should have algae in it. And, in fact, many animals get very ill and some die when they swim in algae blooms during summer months. Certain kinds of algae, not to mention bacterial loads can make your dog very ill. I will take my pool any day over a pond for a dog to enjoy a swim. 






 


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