My dog has diarrhea and pees a lot after beach. Is it saltwater?

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8 month old male German Shepherd Dog. Vaccinations are current. Went to the beach, came back with diarrhea and frequent intermittent urination. Pet's info: Dog | German Shepherd | Male | unneutered | 7 months and 1 day old | 40 lbs

Amy S. Eutsey, DVM · Accepted Answer

If your pet drank any of the salt water, it is likely the cause of his problems. The very high salt content in the water can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea...which can be explosive and liquid. Your pet may also be extremely thirsty if they ingested too much salt water. There is such a thing as "sodium poisoning"....which is a very serious issue from extremely high levels of sodium in the blood due to ingesting too much salt water. If your pet acts disoriented, weak, or begins vomiting...he may need to see your emergency veterinarian immediately. In the meantine, allow access to fresh water and monitor him closely.

My dog has diarrhea and pees a lot after beach. Is it saltwater?

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