In Response to" Please Read This!!

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Earlier this week, DK member Malenie Piscetelli posted this discussion, Please Read This!!!

Sadly, she closed the discussion for reasons unknown. Which, makes it not a discussion at all but a comment since no one could respond.

So, in rebuttal, and in response to this article, I am posting the other side.  

I have no opinions, just putting this out there so people can make informed decisions, do their own research, and openly discuss important issues concerning the health of our dogs.

PROBLEM: because of the facebook scares dog owners are withholding water, cool water, ice from their dogs in this heat!  WTD?  

Do not let these myths scare you. Water your dogs, please

Melting away a myth: The truth about dogs and ice water

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan — A veterinarian set the record straight to WXMI about whether or not dogs can consume ice water.

Blog posts have recently appeared on some people’s Facebook pages warning people about the so-called dangers.

One post claims the ice water caused a dog to bloat and the animal almost died.

Our sister station in Michigan– WXMI– decided to ask a vet about the post that’s frightening a lot of pet owners.

Dr. Randall Carpenter told WXMI that just consuming cold water or ice cubes in moderation will not cause bloat, saying ice cubes and water when the weather is hot is a good thing.

He said, “Ice cubes and cold water are fine for pets as long as it’s done with some common sense.”

retrieved June 18, 2014

http://fox8.com/2014/06/19/melting-away-a-myth-the-truth-about-dogs...

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Drinking large quantities of water rapidly, especially before or after exercising, will often cause vomiting even if the water is room temperature. 

[Cheryl and Finnegan]

That's a really good point Karen, and good for the many new puppy owners on this site to know.