Is drinking pool water bad for my dog?

Is drinking pool water bad for my dog?

By: Dr. Jon Rappaport

Our question this week was:

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Answer

Hi – thanks for your email. The answer is yes, you dog could get sick from drinking pool water. There are a lot of chemicals in it that can be irritating to some dogs. The levels are relatively low but can cause vomiting in some dogs.


Best of luck!


Dr. Jon



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