Not all dogs are born to paddle, but many can learn with a bit of help and the right approach. Yet before heading for the ...

Should You Let Your Dog Swim at the Beach? A Vet Weighs In originally appeared on Parade Pets.

Popular swimming locations include dog swimming pools ... show any signs of injury or unusual behaviour. Have a pet first aid kit on hand for minor injuries and know the location of the nearest ...

5 Best Swimming Dog Breeds, According to a Vet originally appeared on Parade Pets.

It can make your buddy sick. Check the current of a river or a creek. Make sure it isn’t too strong to let your dog swim. Keep your pal away from fishing gear. Sharp hooks and barbs can hurt them.

While breeds with “water dog” in their name have an obvious affinity with water, similarly all retrievers have swimming in their ... They have webbed feet, which aids propulsion, but bear ...

Breeds like Labrador Retrievers or Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers were encouraged by breeding to take to water to aid hunters or ... You can teach a dog to swim. Getting a dog a life ...

That includes having a good dog first-aid kit ready to go in case of medical issues. We consulted with Heather Berst, MA, VMD, Medical Lead with Zoetis, on what first-aid items to carry for your ...