I can imagine it is, if it wants to be... ah... moisturized.

[ Her tail flicks, still held up above the water as she wades alongside him, bending to pick up another few pieces of garbage that she spots in the shallows. ]

I am relatively fortunate in that my own body simply doesn't care, beyond the typical needs of an animal body. That is - water and food.

[ She gives him a curious look. ]

Perhaps you should do so more often, if it will help your comfort. Is there a reason you don't? Too busy?