Oh well, not every dog is a natural swimmer, just like people, pets may really need to be taught how to swim.” The most important thing to do is make sure the dogs feels comfortable. Safety and comfort is always key. Dogs should never be forced to swim if they are scared, as it may result in injury for the pet or the person or both.
When taking your dog swimming, it's advisable your pet wears a
life jacket and that there are no harmful predators, like snakes or
biting fish, inside the water or within the area.
Dogs with urinary tract infections, ear infections, skin infections,
or open wounds should allow these conditions to heal before
engaging in hydrotherapy”
Also, one should be mindful of the kind of water the dog is allowed to swim. If they are swimming in salt water, salt toxicity can be an issue.Also, Chlorine used in pools could also be a bother pet owners, but the chemical should not be a cause for concern provided that the aquatic facility has UV filtration systems which lower the need for high levels of chlorine in pools.
The goal of hydrotherapy is gentle exercise. and anything that is observed contrary to this plan means the activity must stop immediately. He may become too excited or overwhelmed and could potentially face exhaustion while circling to get out.
Lastly, remember to rinse off your dog(s) once he’s done swimming for the day. Chlorine can cause discoloration to his coat.
