I have a pool that I have been fighting algae in for 2 years now on and off and came across this site, lot of great info. I have ordered the k-2006 kit so I can get the most accurate results when testing. I have 2 dogs the use the pool as a drinking fountain. My question is that when shocking with bleach will it be safe for them to continue drinking/playing in the pool. There is not a fence around the pool so there is no way for me to restrict them unless I lock them in the house all day. What do you think?
Question about shocking w/ bleach for algae
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It really isn't safe for dogs to drink pool water at all. The stabilizer is not good for them.
It really isn't safe for dogs to drink pool water at all. The stabilizer is not good for them.
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I would not let them drink out of it while shocking. Keep an eye on them and see what they do. They may not even like to drink the water with a high chlorine content. I am not sure what kind of health risk it would cause but, it cant be healthy. 
Perhaps a temporary chain or kennel is in order.
I would not let them drink out of it while shocking. Keep an eye on them and see what they do. They may not even like to drink the water with a high chlorine content. I am not sure what kind of health risk it would cause but, it cant be healthy. Perhaps a temporary chain or kennel is in order.