A Florida man is warning other pet owners about the dangers of saltwater poisoning after his dog died at a Tampa beach.
Local news outlets report that Chris Taylor brought his Labrador Retriever, O.G., to the beach on Honeymoon Island last week.
After a few hours of playing, the two returned home and O.G.'s problems began. The dog began vomiting and had diarrhea. O.G. wasn't eating and was moving around in a daze, according to Taylor.
Taylor took O.G. to a veterinarian where he learned his pet of seven years was severely dehydrated and had suffered brain damage from the saltwater.
O.G. also suffered a seizure while at the vet's office. The dog had to be put down.
Saltwater is highly toxic to animals and can be life-threatening when ingested in large amounts.
Doctors recommend limiting trips to the beach with your pets to two hours and to provide plenty of fresh water for the animals.