Hi there,
We have just returned from the beach with our three year old springer, the problem we have is that he seems to be spraying a clear thickish liquid from he rear end.  The only difference this time from any previous trips is that he was in the water playing, swimming and diving more than he usual does.
Could this be caused by him swallowing the salt water?
Any advice most welcomed as I am not sure if I should be taking him to the vet or not, or is it something that will pass?
Thank you in advance

Have seen this before after my dog drank sea water. If he is no better later on then a call to the vet might be worthwhile.

thank you.
He seems fine in himself, he has been fed now sleeping, doent seem to be bothering him.
I am just a bit worried.

My dog often gets this when he swims in the sea and sticks his head underwater searching for pebbles. Swallowing salt water can certainly give them an upset stomach but, with my dog, it usually clears up once he has got rid of the salt water in his system.

If it persists for any length of time then I would give your vet a ring and ask for advice. I have never had to take my dog to the vet for this and he swims in the sea on a regular basis.

Our labrador used to do this - it was as if she'd given herself a seawater enema, and as she ran the water would squirt out of her bottom like a water-pistol! She never came to any harm from it.

Our labrador used to do this - it was as if she'd given herself a seawater enema, and as she ran the water would squirt out of her bottom like a water-pistol! She never came to any harm from it.
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Lol our RR was exactly the same, it amazed me how quickly it went through him!

Oh dear yes - fairly normal <:)>

My sister in law tells a very funny story about her collie, a trip to the beach, and a holiday home!!

One of mine gets very runny after swimming, add salt water:  and stand back...

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> it amazed me how quickly it went through him!

Oh no, she didn't drink it - she seemed to suck it up her bottom when swimming and then squirt it out whilst running!

Oh no, she didn't drink it - she seemed to suck it up her bottom when swimming and then squirt it out whilst running

Eugh lol

You should always give plenty of fresh water after going in the sea, as I have heard of a dog dying after drinking sea water.

Hi bit of a different topic but thought I'd ask on this thread rather than start a new one as it's a similar query. I have a westie who is a bit reluctant to goin the water but I've been told that he shouldn't go in the sea as it can irritate his skin is this right?

boody...this happened to one of my girls  a few years ago up in Aberdeen .. seemed to happen immediately ..I was shocked at the way it squirted out as she ran.. esp having long flowing coats a it stuck and made the fur yellow...quite worrying the first time you see it.
I gave bottled water and no food for 24 hrs and it cleared up.

Hi vesski, I'd suggest starting a new topic as anyone who has already replied to this one might not see it...

Water confidence is quite a diff issue too and prob sits under behaviour?

Veski .. never heard that before but other may well have..I am under the impression that salt is good for the skin as it has natural healing properties... but not so good for the coat...

interested in any replies you may recieve.