Bacterial agents such as Salmonella, Cryptosporidium, Giardia and E. coli also pose risks for human infection and commonly exist in dog feces. So, we've agreed to stay away from the popular swimming beach and clean up after our dog. It's time to go have some fun in the surf where nobody's going to be bothered. I practice veterinary medicine in a city surrounded by beaches. A quick look at the beach-related ailments we regularly see should suffice to keep you on your toes.
Dogs eat stuff.
Then, they get sick. Fights With plenty of room to run around, dogs usually get along well with each other. Exceptions occur, and fights at the beach regularly bring us patients to repair. My own dog has been known to steal another's Frisbee and run with it, something most dogs don't appreciate. Be aware that all dogs at the beach aren't friendly.