kazads Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Hi all My little Boxer, Bella, loves the beach and the surf. She plays with her ball in there, other dogs, chases sticks etc.... She obviously swallows a fair amount of sea water during her shenanigans as she has runny (what I call) sea water poo every time without fail after a visit to the beach (sometimes even during ). When she goes to the toilet it is literally water, with some foamy stuff as well towards the end. It is also rather explosive ;) I have done some reading about how it can cause dehydration etc... but she always drinks fresh water and we take some with us to the beach too so she always has access to clean water. I would hate to not be able to take her to the beach because of this as she loves it so much and always has the best time. Does anyone know if this could potentially be dangerous? She is fine otherwise, except for these explosive, runny, watery, frothy poos Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 One of my dogs gets this too, and it has never been a problem. She is 10 now and no issues. Still loves the beach too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J... Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Both of mine suffer from the salt water squirts after a big beach session - as long as they have fresh water to drink to replenish themselves there shouldn't be an issue. I tend to pull the pin once they've had one though - to me it's generally a good sign they've been at the beach long enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erny Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 (edited) If you can avoid throwing things in the water to chase (where your dog will inadvertently yet inevitably open her mouth and receive sea water) this might reduce some of the ingestion of sea water. Also, using a ball other than a tennis ball which has an absorbent outer covering and hence soaks up sea water (which then ends up down your dog's throat) might also help reduce ingestion. The salt in the digestive tract draws water from the body to it, which is how dehydration can occur. That's just a couple of ways I can think of that might help in avoiding your dog copping a case of beach diarrhoea, or at least reduce the incidents and impact. I think many dogs suffer this when they've been to the beach, without any major other side affects. But to my knowledge, save for the things like what I've mentioned above and ensuring your dogs drinks plenty of fresh plain water immediately afterwards, I don't know that there is much else you can do. One thought - and I don't know if this would be recommended (check with your Vet or perhaps one of our resident DOL Vets/upcoming Vets could confirm) .... perhaps an electrolyte drink following a beach run would assist against the risk of dehydration, although it won't help stop the beach diarrhoea reaction. Edited January 2, 2011 by Erny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac'ella Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 Ahh boxers what is it about them the first time we took Mac to kurnell he lapped up heaps of sea water then when we stopped for petrol released the torrent,luckily we have a waggon and he was on a plastic backed travell rug which I managed to pick up by the corners like a hammock and deposit in the garden then a wash down with the watering can and all was well.After that he hasnt drunk any but we take a travel bowl and cold water with us.we always give the dogs a drink and a long walk after their swim to let things clear if needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kazads Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 If you can avoid throwing things in the water to chase (where your dog will inadvertently yet inevitably open her mouth and receive sea water) this might reduce some of the ingestion of sea water. Also, using a ball other than a tennis ball which has an absorbent outer covering and hence soaks up sea water (which then ends up down your dog's throat) might also help reduce ingestion. The salt in the digestive tract draws water from the body to it, which is how dehydration can occur. Unfortunately no matter where I throw the ball / frisbee / stick, she takes it straight back to the waves - lets just say her concept of fetch is not 100%. We also do not use tennis balls - the balls we use do not absorb water but alas, Bella does have a habit of 'dunking for apples' and shoving her entire head under the water to blow bubbles. Gotta love 'em By the sounds of everyone's responses, all is normal so I feel very relieved. Thanks all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betsy Posted January 30, 2011 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Glad to hear I don't have the only one! I always have plenty of water and my dog drinks heaps after a trip to the beach. I hope once he matures a bit he will stop ingesting so much seawater! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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