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by: Vpartin1 Active Indicator LED Icon  OP  New Member
~ 7 years ago   Feb 20, '17 4:26pm  
I am new to Kingwood. I know that there are alligators at the East End park. What about other areas in neighborhoods? I walked my dogs down by Scenic Shore and let them get in the water. I didn't think about it until after I left. Should I keep them out of all the water?
 
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~ 7 years ago   Feb 20, '17 4:32pm  
I am new to Kingwood. I know that there are alligators at the East End park. What about other areas in neighborhoods? I walked my dogs down by Scenic Shore and let them get in the water. I didn't think about it until after I left. Should I keep them out of all the water?
 
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Vivian Matlack

@Vpartin1:  While I don't think we have a preponderance of alligators in/around Kingwood, you never know when one is lurking.  My recommendation is to keep your dogs out of the water.  If they really enjoy playing in the water, you can get them a childs wading pool.
 
 
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~ 7 years ago   Feb 20, '17 4:39pm  

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>> I am new to Kingwood. I know that there are alligators at the East End park. What about other areas in neighborhoods? I walked my dogs down by Scenic Shore and let them get in the water. I didn't think about it until after I left. Should I keep them out of all the water?
 
Thank you.
Vivian Matlack
 
@Vpartin1:  While I don't think we have a preponderance of alligators in/around Kingwood, you never know when one is lurking.  My recommendation is to keep your dogs out of the water.  If they really enjoy playing in the water, you can get them a childs wading pool.
 
 

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What he said.  I was playing golf in Baytown area and hit a shot near a big log. As I got closer the big log got up and walked over and slipped into the water.  Largest damn gator I've ever seen.  Ball goes in the water, it stays in the water. 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Feb 20, '17 4:48pm  
I am new to Kingwood. I know that there are alligators at the East End park. What about other areas in neighborhoods? I walked my dogs down by Scenic Shore and let them get in the water. I didn't think about it until after I left. Should I keep them out of all the water?
 
Thank you.
Vivian Matlack

@Vpartin1:
Yes, there are alligators in the water in the back of East End Park... a while back there were some pictures posted. Plus that water comes from the San Jacinto river... have you noticed how nasty it is. No way I would let my dog in it. If people get sick from being in that water, dogs can get sick too.
 
 
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~ 7 years ago   Feb 20, '17 5:54pm  
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~ 7 years ago   Feb 20, '17 5:58pm  
I am new to Kingwood. I know that there are alligators at the East End park. What about other areas in neighborhoods? I walked my dogs down by Scenic Shore and let them get in the water. I didn't think about it until after I left. Should I keep them out of all the water?
 
Thank you.
Vivian Matlack

@Vpartin1: I would not recommend to allow your dog get in the water. In any body of water close to rivers you can bet there will be alligators (hope donnatella don't freak out---she doesn't like reptiles Emoticon  Emoticon
 
 
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~ 7 years ago   Feb 20, '17 7:01pm  
Another thing you have to consider when allowing your dogs into water is thing called Pythium/Pythiosis. A friend of mine, who is an awesome pet owner (if I die and come back as an animal, I want her to be my owner) said the following on Facebook, after fighting the illness with both of her dogs. Luckily, she was a former vet tech, so she knew to dig deeper. Going to redact some identifying information from her post:
 
Dog Owners❤️🐶❤️
This is just a reminder that with all of the rain we have had, Pythium will be thriving. If your dogs act sick (unexplained weight loss, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea), Pythiosis is worth considering.
 
Our dogs survived it! Our vet was not knowledgeable at the time, as most are not, and dogs are dying due to misdiagnosis. 😔
 
**I'd also like to add that the blood test for Pythium is just $45 at PanAm Vet Lab. It is the most accurate, quick, and least expensive compared to the other tests that are done at some universities. I found this out yesterday. A vet wanted to charge me $288 for the test and I was going to have to wait a week for the results. Thankfully, I knew better!**
 
And a link to a video.
 
www.fox35orlando.com /local-news/51352707 -video 4951
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Steven H Active Indicator LED Icon 4
~ 7 years ago   Feb 21, '17 10:54am  
That stretch where it runs along the river where there is a bench or two, I have personally seen a couple of 6 footers on the OTHER side of the river, and lots of babies in last few years so they are there for sure, perfect habitat. Your choice on the dogs but would take the gators odds if they enter the water. 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Feb 21, '17 12:49pm  
I went looking for a new place to put my kayak in, to do a little fishing.  Hamblen Rd., on the west side of 59, I went back to a barricaded road.  There's what appears to be a slough.  I thought it looked like a great place to put in, except for this guy on the other side. 
 
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