TulsaPets Magazine July 2021

July/August 2021 • TulsaPets 43 and monitor for any signs of distress. Dogs can ingest too much water while swimming, especially if they are playing retrieving games. This can cause water intoxication. Symptoms include lack of coordination, nausea, vomiting, lethargy, bloating and more. This can be an emergency situation. Dogs also get something called dead tail syndrome, or limber tail syndrome. This happens usually to large breed dogs after spending too much time playing in the water or overusing their tail. Overexertion causes muscle strain, and they can’t wag their tail or hold it up. This can be a painful condition and needs to be addressed by your veterinarian. Be especially watchful of dogs and chil- dren swimming together. Teach children not to tease the dogs—no feigning drowning! The dogs sometimes think their people need rescuing because they don’t understand our recreational swimming. Have fun in the water with your dogs! You may have a future dock diving com- petitor or water rescue dog in your house already! CITY VETERINARY HOSPITAL FULL SERVICE VETERINARY CARE IN BROOKSIDE SINCE 1942 Medicine • Surgery • Dentistry • Vaccinations Heartworm Prevention • Flea & Tick Prevention Boarding • Pet Taxi • Pet Sitting • House Calls On-Site Lab & X rays 24 Hour Emergency Service For All Of Green Country 3550 S Peoria Avenue (Corner of 36th & Peoria) 918.747.1641 dr.chet.thomas@gmail.com CHET S. THOMAS, DVM / OK LIC #3519 Join us on Wednesday nights this summer at ONEOK Field for Bark in the Park! Full-time groomer on staff. Please call for a grooming appointment!