By PuppyLovePrincess | Leave A Comment
Mrs. Reagan’s mantra for drugs fits just as nicely when it comes to dogs & puddle water. When out for walks, it’s a good idea to bring a Portable Water Bottle and a collapsible drinking bowl so your pup won’t feel the need to take a lap off the streets.
Even the most clear, fresh-looking puddle water can be hiding creepish creepies. The antifreeze that drips from cars winds up in gutters and sidewalk/street puddles (especially during rainy weather!), and antifreeze is highly, highly toxic. Even non-city pups should follow the same rule. Instead of antifreeze, country and suburban dogs are often exposed to puddles contaminated with pesticide run-off from farms, gardens, and lawns (yuck!)
Puddle play is fun (for dogs and kids… and, let’s face it, even adults, too!) Splish and splash to your heart’s content, but when it comes to taking sips, reach for something made for lips!
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I’m surprised you didn’t mention the threat of Leptospirosis an Giardia in stagnant water like puddles! Just as dangerous and potentially deadly as poisonous substances that may find their way into water, and something the average dog owner may not even be aware of unless they have had to deal with it personally.
You’re absolutely right… it is possible for dogs to contract some illnesses from puddles, and the reasons behind it are rather, um… gross. Stagnant water can easily become contaminated with urine contact (in cases of Leptospirosis) or feces contact (in cases of Giardia.) What’s even creepier is that not only are Giardia parasites and Leptospirosis bacteria dangerous for pets, they’re also both zoonotic (which means they’re actually transferable to humans, too… ICK!)