Monday, May 24, 2010

Are dog allegric to sand?

because my mom wants to put sand in our backyard so that when my sister and i go feed/play with our puppies and she doesn't want us to get muddie.
Answers:
No, sand is fine for dogs..I use it in the outside exercise area.
No
I don't think so because I've seen dogs play on the beach.
Not allergic to sand, but they can be allergix to sand mites, that can cause them to get a rash
Not usually. They can be allergic to things in the sand though. The problem with sand is that it will cling to you when it gets wet and you will still track it into the house (actually I think it's WORSE than mud). A better idea would be some sort of mulch. The local german shepherd rescue has put down a layer of mulch in their yard so that it doesn't get muddy with all of the dogs (they have no less than 6 dogs at any given time, usually between 9 and 12) and it has worked really well for them.
i dont think so but it might be irritating ti them for two reasons


1. humans have hairs in their nose and lungs called cilia whick traps the sand and other particles which i dont think dogs have

2. we have more mucus in our nose to trap sand and other particles which, again, i dont think dogs have


im not sure though, ring your vet!!

good luck!
Some dogs/puppies might be allergic to sand, but overall, most dogs do just fine with it.
no my dog plays on the beach all the time
no there not allergic to sand
Nah, not that I have ever seen.. Our whole front yard is pure sand, not a blade of grass in sight.. Doesn't bother the dogs in the least.. I will tell you tho it's a bugger trying to vacuum it up all the time when they bring it in.. They love to roll and lay in the sun warmed sand, it's like being at the beach... They tend to bring a whole lot of it into the house with them.
The normal dog isn't allergic to sand, but beware, fleas can live in the sand and then get on your pup.
no

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