Lol. Yep I believe that was the reason given.
A few I remember that were handy.
If a male dog pees in the water bucket continually ....put a tire around it.
Pour a cap full or spoon full of clorox in the water to cut algae and mosquito larvae
Use hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting if your dog is poisoned.
Use vegetable oil to flush the intestinal tract if bones or sharp object are swallowed.
Just a few.
I know for sure that those two work, I have used both when the need arises