03/24/2026
What Is Water Intoxication?
Here’s what happens when the body is overwhelmed with an excessive amount of water. First, sodium levels outside the cells are depleted, a condition called hyponatremia. In an effort to rebalance itself, the body responds to low blood sodium by increasing fluid intake inside the cells. Some organs, such as the liver, can accommodate the increased volume of their swelling cells, but others — in particular, the brain, which is encased in bone — cannot.
Playing fetch in lakes and pools can cause water intoxication as well as heat stroke. Monitoring your canines water playtime and have rest periods is a healthy way to approach Summer fun activities. Make sure to keep your pets hydrated, just keep in mind, too much of a good thing can be dangerous, so monitor your pets H20 intake.