Can pond water make a dog/cat sick?

My two Golden Retrievers often stop by the pond for a quick drink or to cool
their paws. We've never had any ill effects.

Our cocker has on occasion drank from the pond too, and never had any
problems.When he watches the koi, he gets excited and sticks his head into the
pond and takes a drink then. You can see a picture of him with his head in
the pond, our home page is with my signature.
Jan
http://hometown.aol.com/pinkpggy/us.html

Our cocker has on occasion drank from the pond too, and never had any
problems.When he watches the koi, he gets excited and sticks his head into the
pond and takes a drink then. You can see a picture of him with his head in
the pond, our home page is with my signature.
Jan
http://hometown.aol.com/pinkpggy/us.html

Why do you say that, Anne? I'm asking because we're on a well.


Was said pond filled with well water, by any chance?

A bigger problem

Anne

Why do you say that, Anne? I'm asking because we're on a well.


Was said pond filled with well water, by any chance?

A bigger problem

Anne

Here's another thought: were the people using algaecides? I don't use any,
because the label said that it should not be ingested by animals -- don't
recall if that meant as is, or when diluted in the pond, though.

Of course, life with algae is much easier now that I've learned that the
stuff on the side of the pond is OK and shouldn't be removed.

Anne Lurie
Raleigh, NC



"dkat" wrote in message
.net...
Someone I know just tore out their preformed pond because they thought
their
dog got sick from drinking the water (I'm not complaining since I now have
a
new pond...I just have to decide where to put it and start digging). Does
anyone know if this is possible? DK

Here's another thought: were the people using algaecides? I don't use any,
because the label said that it should not be ingested by animals -- don't
recall if that meant as is, or when diluted in the pond, though.

Of course, life with algae is much easier now that I've learned that the
stuff on the side of the pond is OK and shouldn't be removed.

Anne Lurie
Raleigh, NC



"dkat" wrote in message
.net...
Someone I know just tore out their preformed pond because they thought
their
dog got sick from drinking the water (I'm not complaining since I now have
a
new pond...I just have to decide where to put it and start digging). Does
anyone know if this is possible? DK

ann in houston wrote:
Why do you say that, Anne? I'm asking because we're on a well.



Was said pond filled with well water, by any chance?

A bigger problem

Anne


yes why would a well be a bigger problem ? I have had no trouble

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John Rutz
Z5 New Mexico

never miss a good oportunity to shut up

see my pond at:

http://www.fuerjefe.com

ann in houston wrote:
Why do you say that, Anne? I'm asking because we're on a well.



Was said pond filled with well water, by any chance?

A bigger problem

Anne


yes why would a well be a bigger problem ? I have had no trouble

--





John Rutz
Z5 New Mexico

never miss a good oportunity to shut up

see my pond at:

http://www.fuerjefe.com

On 25 Jul 2003 14:33:33 GMT, (Pinkpggy) wrote:

Our cocker has on occasion drank from the pond too, and never had any
problems.When he watches the koi, he gets excited and sticks his head into the
pond and takes a drink then. You can see a picture of him with his head in
the pond, our home page is with my signature.
Jan
http://hometown.aol.com/pinkpggy/us.html

What a darling dog and nice little pond....