Should I worry if my dog drinks from a water bowl squirrels use?

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My dog drinks out of a bowl on our patio that squirrels drink out of. I try to empty and replenish with fresh water daily but I catch them often drinking after each other before this happens. What could happen to my dog’s health after she does this? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 8 years and 9 months old | 75 lbs

Stacey Anstaett, DVM · Accepted Answer

This won't harm her. When we worry about contaminated water, typically its water that other animals urine or deficate in. (Pee or poop). A drinking water sized bowl that you are often rinsing and refilling does not pose any problem. Thanks for asking Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!

Should I worry if my dog drinks from a water bowl squirrels use?

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