Don’t let your dog drink sea water
Sea water is dangerous for dogs (and humans) to ingest because of its high salinity. But sea water also contains lots of sand! Make sure you bring lots of fresh water to the beach so you can keep your dog hydrated and avoid them getting so thirsty they’ll try some sea water. Also avoid throwing toys into the water for your dog to fetch, as this will inevitably lead to sea water ingestion. Here are a few handy
How Do I Stop My Dog from Eating Sand?
The only way to really stop your dog from eating sand is to monitor him constantly while he is at the beach and not leave him unattended. Your dog is likely to ingest a little bit of sand, such as while licking his paws after a beach trip.
Usually a little bit of sand will not hurt a dog as it’s the bigger amounts often times causing gut problems. If you are worried about your dog eating a lot of sand, you also can muzzle your dog while at the beach. The muzzle will stop your dog from being able to ingest large amounts of sand.
What will a vet do if my dog has ingested sand?
Your vet will examine your dog to assess how serious the situation is. In some cases, if your dog has already been sick and isn’t showing any other symptoms, your vet may just tell you to keep a watchful eye on them and won’t need to prescribe any particular treatment.
However, if your vet finds your dog to be very sick, they will probably start by giving them something to encourage vomiting in order to get the sand out of the gut. If your dog is severely dehydrated, your vet may put them on intravenous fluids, which can also help the sand to pass through the gut.
In severe cases, surgery may be required to remove the compacted sand.