My dog drank dirty pond water. What sickness signs should I watch for?

Nola should be fine. While you don't want her to drink dirty water usually a small amount doesn't upset them. Often dogs that vomit in the night or early morning do so due to having an empty stomach. This is especially true if you feed early in the evening, I like to give a biscuit or treat before bed and feed early in the morning to prevent this. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Nola.

Most likely Stella will be ok. There are some bacteria associated with water such as Leptospirosis. If she has any vomiting, diarrhea, decreased appetite, weakness or pain Stella should get examined by her veterinarian.

Hello. If your toilet was relatively clean, there is nothing to worry about as the water that goes to the toilet is the same that comes from the main line into the house for drinking. If your toilet is less than pristine, then thee is a small possibility of a bacterial infection. Forget about giardia, this is a parasite that is found in streams & bodies of water contaminated by wildlife feces. In the small chance that there was enough bacteria in the toilet water to cause an illness, you should watch for vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, loss of appetite, bloating or signs of abdominal pain. Most signs should show in the next 48-72 hours, so if Bentley makes it through the weekend with no problems, he will be perfectly fine. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Poor Flea! Given the suddenness of her symptoms, I would be concerned that she may have ingested something toxic. The duck pond could have contained an algae that is toxic to dogs, and she ingested it when drinking from the pond. Without seeing her in person, I can't say this for certain, but it is concerned she is panting and unable to stay still. I would take her into an ER vet or find a vet on call to see her now so that the cause of her symptoms are diagnosed and treated.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Charlie. He is more than likely going to be just fine. If he did lick something on the ground, it would depend on what he consumed and how much was actually ingested. There is a bacterial infection that is spread through the urine of wildlife, livestock and infected dogs. It is known as leptospirosis. Most dogs are vaccinated for this disease if it is prevalent in your area. If he shows any signs of illness, he will need to be seen by a veterinarian. It is a good sign that he is still acting fine. I hope this information helps!

They can get gastrointestinal side effects like vomiting and diarrhoea, usually due to a possible infection. At this stage, considering she is already on antibiotics for the vaginitis, I would recommend to monitor her for any vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and inappetence. If that is the case a check up will be needed.

Since she still has diarrhea even though she was on a bland diet, it is likely that she has an intestinal infection, and it could indeed be something she ingested with the lake water. I suggest you take her to your vet for an exam. She will likely need prescription antibiotics and/or anti-parasitic medications.