5 Dog Water Safety Tips

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dog-swimming Going to the beach, river, lake or just staying at home by the pool is a great way to spend time in the summer, but fun can quickly turn to disaster when you mix dogs with water.

Most dogs love retrieving balls from the water, swimming and running in and out of the waves - Zoe and Fritz think that all their Christmases have come at once when we go to the beach, but you do need to be vigilant to keep your dogs safe around water.

Here are my top 5 dog water safety tips:

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How to Choose and Use Dog Ear Cleaners

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Dog ear cleaners have two purposes - to clean the ear and keep it dry, and protect against dog ear infections.

Dog ear infections can occur when the ear retains too much moisture; bacteria and yeast spores that are normally present in the ear canal will flourish in moist conditions.

Ear infections can also occur when debris such as dirt, seeds, and wax become lodged in your dog's ear. As your dog scratches to try and dislodge the debris the ear becomes traumatized and swollen - swollen ears are usually warm ears, and warm conditions encourage the growth of bacteria and yeast spores.

How do you choose an ear cleaner?

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