Dog beach safety tips
Dog beach safety tips for your dog’s best beach day
These are some key things to keep in mind before heading to the beach with your furry friend.
Dog safety tips
Water and bowl
Make sure you bring plenty of cold water for your dog. If your dog drinks too much saltwater, it can lead to dehydration and can be fatal.
Pet-safe sunblock
Dogs can get sunburnt too. Make sure you bring pet-safe sunblock for your dog. Apply in places such as the nose, around the eyes, and ears.
Portable shade
Dogs can overheat as easily as humans can. Make sure that your dog has shade if you plan on staying for long periods of time.
Dog beach safety tips: know before you go
Before you plan on going to the beach, check the weather. Make sure it's not too hot and the waves are not too high for your dog to swim if you plan on letting them in the water. The best conditions are when the UV index isn't too high, it is below 85F/29C, and the waves are not too high for your furry companion.
Signs of heatstroke
These are signs of heatstroke that you should know before bringing your dog to the beach.
- Disoriented or confused. diarrhea or vomiting. collapse or seizure; high body temp - 104F/40C. increased heart rate.