Many dogs love the water, and it’s fun to take them out for a day at the lake! There are, however, significant risks when letting your dog lap up that lake water. Bacteria, such as E.coli could cause diarrhea and Leptospira could be worse. If swallowed, algae can cause health problems in dogs. They can pick up parasites in the water or possibly chemicals. The water in Kawartha Lakes should not cause too much of a concern, but bring a bowl of fresh water just to be safe. “If you wouldn’t drink the water, it’s probably not safe for your dog to drink either.”
Any animal compelled to lap up toilet water probably has a cast-iron constitution, right? So what harm can come to a dog who drinks out of natural bodies of water? Plenty, as it turns out.
Many dogs love the water, and it’s fun to take them out for a day at the lake! There are, however, significant risks when letting your dog lap up that lake water. Bacteria, such as E.coli could cause diarrhea and Leptospira could be worse. If swallowed, algae can cause health problems in dogs. They can pick up parasites in the water or possibly chemicals. The water in Kawartha Lakes should not cause too much of a concern, but bring a bowl of fresh water just to be safe. “If you wouldn’t drink the water, it’s probably not safe for your dog to drink either.”