07/10/2024
ATTENTION DOG OWNERS! Please read. It could save your pets life.
Three dogs out west have died recently from drinking water in ponds with algae. This happens most often in early to late summer.
Algae is quite poisonous to pups. Dogs can get the toxin by drinking the water, swimming and then licking their fur, or by smelling/tasting algae clumps that are on shore. The symptoms often come on very quickly and can cause death in an hour, or can take a couple of days. Look for sudden nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, confusion and seizures. Immediate treatment is required for life support, there is no cure. Prevention is the best approach.
Algae can also be toxic to humans, cats, horses and cattle. Algae blooms most often occur in late summer and early fall, and after periods of heavy rains.
Commonly called pond scum, toxic algae can also be red, reddish purple and brown. Not all algae is poisonous and only a lab test can tell you for sure. Blue green algae can be in fresh water, salt water, creeks and ponds, and can also be found in stagnant water like troughs and containers.
Check for algae whenever you take an animal to water. If your pet roams free near water sources, please check often for algae blooms.
For more information:
https://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/poison/blue-green-algae/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1J-NLYAyI0ORV-_bowKEy2s453hsVXa0uldQmE683BdQvNscG-z-Y9MtI_aem_f0jcFaQJzqD64PoM431xlw
