My dog licked rain water. Is it safe? What should I watch for?

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I’m not sure if my dog licked rain water. He was smelling it but i couldn’t see if he licked it. He’s eating and playing, seems normal. Could rain water cause some side effects? (I’ve read online about antifreeze but it doesn’t get too cold here so we don’t use that). Help? Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | unneutered

Ana M, DVM · Accepted Answer

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!

My dog licked rain water. Is it safe? What should I watch for?

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