The Millstone Times July 2018

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Animal Health Hazards: Beach Edition By Nicole Iuzzolino Some dogs love going to the beach. It is a time for them to be free, and run around under the sun. While it may be a very relaxing place, there are still many things to watch out for. Beaches can lead to trouble, so here are the top five things to watch out for when taking your dog to the beach. One: The Ocean Having your dog play in the ocean water is the best way to have them cool down if the day is hot. However, there are a few things to be aware of when it comes to salt water. First, make sure your dog does not drink the salt water. If they drink too much, they will be stuck with a stomach ache and diarrhea. The next thing you should look out for is the surf con- ditions. Even the strongest dog can get stuck in a riptide and be taken out to sea. So be sure you know the conditions of water before you and your dog go for a swim. Two: Sea Creatures Sea creatures are everywhere in the ocean, and can be hard to avoid. However, its is important to be aware of a few things when it comes to this. The first thing to look out for is dead fish. Dead fish contain parasites and could be very deadly for your dog. So it is very important to watch for where the dogs go. It is also very important to look out for jellyfish. They can give your dog a very bad sting, and should be looked out for. Three: The Sand There can be anything lying on the sand that you have to look out for. One of the first things is broken glass. Glass can be very dangerous for your dogs’ paws, so that should be looked out for. The heat of the sand can also really hurt your dogs paws. If you want to protect your dog from thi,s go out and buy them a pair of booties! Litter is also a danger to dogs. It may be very tempting for dogs but make sure they do not get a hold of any! Four: Overheating Even with some breezes, it is easy for your dog to quickly become over- heated. Make sure your dog gets lots of shade under an umbrella, and provide lots of cold water. Five: Sunburn Just like for people, sunburn is very dangerous for dogs as well. Dogs with short hair, are white, and have pink ears should watch out especially.

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The Millstone Times

July 2018