{"id":638,"date":"2024-06-14T19:54:13","date_gmt":"2024-06-15T00:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/?p=638"},"modified":"2024-06-14T19:54:14","modified_gmt":"2024-06-15T00:54:14","slug":"swimming-pool-safety-for-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/swimming-pool-safety-for-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Swimming Pool Safety for Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1060\" height=\"707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/iStock-1362166010-1.jpg\" alt=\"Welsh corgi swimming in the swimming pool.\" class=\"wp-image-639\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/iStock-1362166010-1.jpg 1060w, https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/iStock-1362166010-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1060px) 100vw, 1060px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s time to dive head-first into summer fun, and if your plans include lazy days by a swimming pool with your pet, you\u2019ve come to the right place!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/\">Ten West Bird &amp; Animal Hospital<\/a>, we want you to fully enjoy the summer season with your pets by your side, so we\u2019ve put together some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/all-going-swimmingly-swimming-safety-for-dogs\/\">swimming pool safety<\/a> tips to protect your furry friends around the swimming pool this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dogs are Naturally Good Swimmers, Right?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You might be tempted to assume that all dogs are good swimmers, after all, they have a swimming technique named for them! But not so fast. Both dogs and cats do have instinctive swimming know-how, but some factors put certain pets at higher risk of drowning, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Persian cats and <a href=\"about:blank\">dog breeds with flat noses<\/a> have a difficult time breathing due to their shortened airways.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/the-many-reasons-to-adopt-a-senior-pet\/\">Senior pets<\/a> with arthritis or weak muscles could tire out quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/establish-lifelong-health-with-puppy-and-kitten-wellness-exams\/\">Kittens and puppies<\/a> may lack the endurance and coordination to stay afloat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pets with medical problems such as vision impairment, arthritis, or seizure disorders are at an increased risk of drowning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swimming Pool Safety Tips to Protect Your Pet From Drowning&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Protect your pets around swimming pools this summer using these tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your pet is due for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-pet-wellness-care\/\">a checkup<\/a>, schedule one as soon as possible. We can screen your pet for health conditions that could make swimming difficult or dangerous for your pet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install a safety fence and use a pool alarm to alert you if something falls into your pool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Purchase a pet flotation vest and make sure it fits your pet properly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redcross.org\/take-a-class\/cpr\/performing-cpr\/pet-cpr\">pet CPR<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Show your pet where the stairs or ramp are located and train your pet to use these features to exit the pool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never leave your pet alone near a swimming pool.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch your pet the way you would your child, even when you\u2019re right there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Protecting Your Pets in and Out of the Pool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While drowning is certainly the main concern when pets are near water, there are other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/summer-pet-safety-in-san-antonio-beyond\/\">summer pet safety<\/a> precautions worth taking to safeguard your pet\u2019s health when swimming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make sure your pet has fresh drinking water so they aren\u2019t tempted to drink pool water.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the surface temperature of the pool deck, and put booties on your pet\u2019s paws if necessary.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Apply sunscreen to your pet\u2019s exposed areas, especially the face.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep swimming pool <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenwestvet.com\/blog\/the-more-you-know-about-pet-poison-prevention-could-save-a-life-%ef%bb%bf\/\">chemicals out of reach of pets<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shower off your pet to remove pool chemicals from their fur.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure your pet always has access to a cool, shady spot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Now It\u2019s Time for Fun in the Sun!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With a few extra precautions, you and your pets can enjoy long, leisurely days poolside. 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