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Could my small dog be hurt after getting water sprayed in his mouth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Chihuahua | Male | 12 lbs

not eaten she sprayed water from a spray bottle in his mouth coukd dhe have hurt him just one squirt but hes little

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on May 10th, 2020

Hello and thank you for contacting Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. No, spraying fresh water from a spray bottle in the mouth will not cause any harm. It could cause nose or eyes irritation but there is no other risk for Timmy to get hurt.

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