dog poop question

[tk2kewl]

Ernie often ends up with about 2 or 3 very loose bowels after a big day of swimming in the bay. is that because of swallowing saltwater or exercising or what?

[femmocrat]

1. Probably the water...

My guess would be that he is swallowing the water which is probably not fit for canine consumption.

Salt can cause a dog to vomit, so it could cause the diarrhea too, probably.

Does he retrieve sticks from the water? He is probably ingesting some of it.

[SammyWinstonJack]

2. That is probably a question best answered by your Vet.

[marzipanni]

3. The bay is a salt water bay?

Salt is a laxative, among other things.
http://www.luminet.net/~wenonah/hydro/nacl.htm
(as long as people aren't restricted from swimming, i.e. no pollution that could cause intestinal symptoms)

[tk2kewl]

6. yes salt water

and no swimming restrictions due to ecoli or anything

[mainegreen]

4. What? This is a serious post?

With a title like that in the lounge I was expecting, shock, surprise or at least the brazillion joke.

But yes, salt is a laxative that softens stools by adding moisture.

[femmocrat]

5. Sometimes it's really hard to tell.....

I wasn't sure at first either.

[tk2kewl]

7. sorry to dissapoint

:D and thanks for the response