Pomeranian (Detailed introduction)

　　The hot summer is a great season for swimming. Dogs born with swimming skills can truly enjoy themselves if they can be taken swimming. So what do we need to bring before taking our dogs out? What should we pay attention to?
　　Sufficient drinking water: This is a very important item, both humans and dogs need it, so bringing extra is no problem.
　　Enough dog food for the trip: Although there might be local snacks to try, dog food is still the safest food for dogs to prevent physical discomfort caused by food changes.
　　Highly absorbent large towel: The purpose of bringing towels is to wipe the dog's body after swimming. Although you cannot completely dry them, it prevents them from always being wet, with emphasis on drying their paws.
　　Hairdryer: If your hotel is high-end, you probably don’t need to bring one as they usually provide it. Otherwise, bring your own, mainly to dry the dog's paws, especially between the toes.
　　Talcum powder: Since dogs often go into the water at the beach, their paws remain damp. After cleaning the dog's paws, applying some talcum powder can absorb the moisture.
　　Common medicines: Such as anti-diarrheal, anti-inflammatory, and heatstroke medicines, used as a precaution. These come in handy if the dog has difficulty adapting to the seaside for the first time.
　　Camera: This is an essential tool for outings. When going out to play, how can you not take photos as keepsakes? Take plenty of pictures of your adorable dog for memories and to show off.
　　Toys: Bring a few toys your dog likes to keep it entertained when bored.
　　Leash: To ensure the dog’s safety, be sure to bring one.
　　Pet shoes: First, to prevent hidden sharp objects on the beach from injuring the dog’s paws; second, to protect the paws from getting burned by the sand.
　　Under what circumstances should you NOT take the dog swimming?
　　First, dogs that are ill must never be taken swimming. Swimming in such cases will not help their health but may worsen their condition.
　　Second, dogs that have just been vaccinated should not go swimming immediately. They need to wait one week after vaccination before going into the water.
　　Third, do not feed your dog too full before swimming as it is bad for digestion and may affect the dog’s performance in the water.
　　Fourth, dogs with joint problems should not swim, as swimming is a physical activity. It could be worse for dogs with existing joint issues.