Taking your dog to the beach can be a great way to spend a beautiful summer day. However, as a responsible dog owner there are certain precautions you should take:
- Provide plenty of fresh water and shade for your dog.
- Dogs can get sunburned, especially shorthaired dogs and ones with oink skin and white hair. Limit your dog's exposure when the sun is unusually strong, and apply sun block to his ears and nose 30 minutes before going outside.
- Check with a lifeguard for daily water conditions - dogs are easy targets for jelly fish and sea lice.
- If your dog is out of shape, don't encourage him to run on the sand. Running on a beach is strenuous exercise, and a dog that is out of shape can easily pull a tendon or ligament.
- Cool ocean water is tempting to your dog. Do not allow him to drink too much sea water. The salt in the water will make him sick.
- Salt and other minerals found in the ocean can damage your dog's coat. So, when you are ready to leave for the day, rinse him off with fresh water.
- Not all beaches permit dogs. Check local ordinances before you begin your excursion to the beach.
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