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Nico29 · 05-29-2010, 09:57 AM

[QUOTE=enchilila;3145675]Thanks! I called our pool supply store and was told it was worse for the dog to swim in the pool, as far as our chemicals go, than what the chemicals would do to the dog. She said for every ONE dog in the pool, it's like having 50 people, so the chemical balance would get WAY off and a lot of chemicals would have to be used to get the balance back. That doesn't really bother me. I just worry about the chemical hurting my dog.

I'm just going to hang back and let her enjoy herself. I bought her a life jacket, too.[/QUOT]
This is very interesting. Do you think that they mean a larger dog equals 50 people? It's hard to believe a small yorkie could be equal to 50. I wonder if we give the babies a bath first if it will make a difference too. Also, what about regular chlorine?

05-29-2010, 09:57 AM	#4
Nico29 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 734	[QUOTE=enchilila;3145675]Thanks! I called our pool supply store and was told it was worse for the dog to swim in the pool, as far as our chemicals go, than what the chemicals would do to the dog. She said for every ONE dog in the pool, it's like having 50 people, so the chemical balance would get WAY off and a lot of chemicals would have to be used to get the balance back. That doesn't really bother me. I just worry about the chemical hurting my dog. I'm just going to hang back and let her enjoy herself. I bought her a life jacket, too.[/QUOT] This is very interesting. Do you think that they mean a larger dog equals 50 people? It's hard to believe a small yorkie could be equal to 50. I wonder if we give the babies a bath first if it will make a difference too. Also, what about regular chlorine? __________________ [CENTER][FONT=Century Gothic][SIZE=3][COLOR=darkorchid][B]