Overview
Taking your dog to the beach can be a fun and enriching experience for you and your pooch. However, going to the seaside comes with certain dangers for dogs.
Drinking sea water can result in harmful side effects, such as diarrhoea and vomiting, and in extreme cases it can lead to seizures and even death.
Why is sea water harmful to dogs?
What are the symptoms of salt water poisoning in dogs?
What to do if your dog drinks sea water
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Medically reviewed by Natasha Demir, MRCVS Cert AVP
Published on 04/06/2021 • Reviewed on 12/07/2023