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Yes, chlorine can hurt a dogs skin. Full strength would be harmful, but the diluted clorine in a swimming pool wouldn't. A dog's skin isn't that much different than a human's.

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Does a dog swimming in the pool reduce the pool's chlorine level?

Any one or thing swimming in the pool will reduce the amount of free chlorine available in the swimming pool. Dog hair body fats and other impurity's will take up free chlorine in the pool thereby reducing the amount of effective chlorine available. Dogs bring into the pool more contaminants than do humans for AA lot of various reasons.


Can an animal damage a pool liner?

chlorine can cause some damage to most things because its corrosive. However this should not be a problem with pool liners as they are made keeping in mind that pools use chlorine.


Will a pool turn green after dogs swim in it?

haha, no Not just from dogs swimming in it. It can turn green because of the water being dirty. If it is your swimming pool it probably needs more chlorine or whatever you use for keeping it clean. If it is a kiddie pool just change the water.


How long after adding liquid chlorine to your pool is it safe to swim?

It is generally safe to swim in a pool after adding liquid chlorine once the chlorine levels have dropped to recommended levels for swimming, which typically takes about 30 minutes to 1 hour. It is important to test the chlorine levels before entering the pool to ensure it is safe for swimming.


Can dogs drink waterfrom a swimmimg pool?

When you gotta go, you gotta go. Many dogs love water and like many young children (generally boys) they are having too much fun and are too lazy to get out of the pool and go to the bathroom. Don't always blame the dog, look at any children with great suspicion! The Chlorine will help with any bacteria. Scoop the poop out with one of those long-handled fish nets.

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Will draining your chlorine pool water onto your flowers hurt them?

Yes. It could kill them.


Why pool reading no chlorine?

There could be several reasons why a pool may have no chlorine. This could be due to insufficient chlorine added to the pool, the chlorine being depleted too quickly, or the pool's filtration system not functioning properly. It's important to regularly test and maintain the chlorine levels in a pool to ensure proper sanitation.


Will hurt to put bleach in a concrete pool?

Sure but it is not the same strength as pool chlorine. It can also contain metals that can stain you pool surface.


Is chlorine OK in a dog pool?

Chlorine is typically safe for dogs in low concentrations, such as those found in a well-maintained pool. However, some dogs may be sensitive to chlorine, especially if they have skin allergies or respiratory issues. It's important to monitor your dog for any signs of irritation or discomfort after swimming in a chlorinated pool.


Do dogs affect the chlorine in pools?

Yes, dogs can affect the chlorine levels in pools as they can introduce contaminants such as dirt, bacteria, and urine which can reduce the effectiveness of chlorine. It is important to regularly check and adjust the chlorine levels when dogs are using the pool to ensure proper sanitation.


Does draining a chlorine spa hurt trees?

No nothing to worry about I have trees at the down hill side of pool and they cop heaps of chlorine water and are thriving.


Does a dog swimming in the pool reduce the pool's chlorine level?

Any one or thing swimming in the pool will reduce the amount of free chlorine available in the swimming pool. Dog hair body fats and other impurity's will take up free chlorine in the pool thereby reducing the amount of effective chlorine available. Dogs bring into the pool more contaminants than do humans for AA lot of various reasons.


Will it hurt your pool filter equipment if you put 10 gallons of cyanuric acid in your 10000 gallon pool?

Not hurt the pool but it can inhibit chlorine from sanitizing properly in high amounts. If its to high just drain some water out and refill with fresh.


How can you keep your pool clean without using chemicals that might be harmful to dogs as it is impossible to keep your pups out and you are worried the chlorine will make him ill?

My brother has a salt water pool which is a chlorine treated pool and his dog seems to prefer drinking out of the pool been doing it for years and is perfectly healthy.


Why are your trees and shrubs dying after your neighbor drained his chlorine pool into your backyard?

Chlorine is used as a sanitizer for pools, not a fertilizer for plant. It kills things, like bacteria. Chlorine is a chemical and will kill, or at best, hurt plant and trees. Never just dump your pool water on or near plants and trees. Go to: www.clean-pool-and-spa.com/swimming-pool-maintenance-tips.html for more info.


Can you go in a pool with a scraped knee?

sure. it won't hurt you, if that's what you're asking. if anything, the chlorine will clean the wound.


CAn salt water pools be harmful to dogs?

I don't believe salt water pools are harmful for dogs. My dogs swim in my swimming pool about everyday during They have had no health problems or injury due to swimming in the salt water pool. I would think a salt water pool would be safer for a dog to swim in than a normal chlorine type pool.