Does it harm my Labrador Retriever’s skin if he swims in the sea twice a week?

Nithya Thyagaragan asked:


We live near the sea and we take our Labrador Retriever to swim twice a week in the sea. Will it harm his skin in any way?

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6 Responses to “Does it harm my Labrador Retriever’s skin if he swims in the sea twice a week?”

1. rescue member Says:
   August 2nd, 2008 at 7:21 pm

   No, but I would hose him off afterwards so the salt does not remain on his coat for too long.

2. Gina S Says:
   August 4th, 2008 at 12:33 pm

   no he will be fine my dog gose swimming in the sea a lot in the summer!!

3. Jessica C Says:
   August 4th, 2008 at 6:11 pm

   I wish I had someone to take me to swim in the sea twice a week. Just rinse him off afterward.

4. wallacescot14 Says:
   August 7th, 2008 at 12:49 am

   Yes, his fur will fall out. It happened to mine, and he only swam in the ocean once a week

5. hydez2002 Says:
   August 10th, 2008 at 5:48 am

   Just like humans, the water will not harm their skin. After they play in the ocean wash/hose them off and brush any excess water off. Make sure you bathe them regularly.

6. legalbgl Says:
   August 12th, 2008 at 4:48 am

   No, he will be fine, just bath him well to get the salt out of his fur.

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