For more than a decade, Karlin Keelan Smith has been a nurse practitioner in the cardiovascular intensive care unit at Rope St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. In her free time, Karlin Keelan Smith enjoys going to the beach with her dog. Taking a dog to the beach requires a bit of extra safety planning. First, dog owners should find a beach that welcomes dogs. In addition to this, dog owners must check the weather and tides before going to the beach. Bad weather and high tides may make the water too dangerous for dogs. Further, dog owners should take a life vest for the dog to ensure its safety if the dog ends up in the water. Dog owners should take plenty of fresh water to the beach to keep their pets well-hydrated and make sure they don't drink salt water. Apply pet-friendly sunscreen to the ears and nose of dogs to help avoid sunburns.
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