Dog played in backyard puddles. Is drinking dirty water dangerous?

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Charlie. There are a variety of diseases that can be spread through water. However, if he only sniffed the rain water or licked a small amount, then it would be unlikely that he would be affected. This is especially true if he is still acting normally. In the future, try to avoid rain water. However, dogs seem to seek it out. Monitor him for any vomiting or attitude changes. I hope this information helps!

Thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach with your question. It could be there was something in the water that has upset Bentley’s stomach, leading to the softer stools and drinking more water. I’d keep an eye on him for now. If he develops diarrhea, starts vomiting, becomes lethargic, and/or stops eating, I would have him seen by a vet. I hope this helps!

Nola should be fine. While you don't want her to drink dirty water usually a small amount doesn't upset them. Often dogs that vomit in the night or early morning do so due to having an empty stomach. This is especially true if you feed early in the evening, I like to give a biscuit or treat before bed and feed early in the morning to prevent this. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Nola.

He will probably be ok. You can give him a bath to make sure all the dirt from the canal is gone. If he does this more often, it may be a good idea to have Frank vaccinated against leptospirosis, if he has not been vaccinated against it yet.

Hello. If your toilet was relatively clean, there is nothing to worry about as the water that goes to the toilet is the same that comes from the main line into the house for drinking. If your toilet is less than pristine, then thee is a small possibility of a bacterial infection. Forget about giardia, this is a parasite that is found in streams & bodies of water contaminated by wildlife feces. In the small chance that there was enough bacteria in the toilet water to cause an illness, you should watch for vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite, bloating or signs of abdominal pain. Most signs should show in the next 48-72 hours, so if Bentley makes it through the weekend with no problems, he will be perfectly fine. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

They can get gastrointestinal side effects like vomiting and diarrhoea, usually due to a possible infection. At this stage, considering she is already on antibiotics for the vaginitis, I would recommend to monitor her for any vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and inappetence. If that is the case a check up will be needed.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Pippin. If her stool goes back to normal later in the day, this can be due to the excitement of swimming. So dogs will get so excited to perform a physical activity. This combined with the movements of intense exercise can result in loose stool. If her diarrhea continues throughout the day or longer, then I worry it is due to ingesting river water. In this case, she should see her veterinarian for treatment next time it occurs. I hope this information helps!