US EditionToxic threat warning to dog owners walking pets near lakes and rivers
- As British Summertime approaches, dog owners are warned by the British Veterinary Association to keep their pets on leads near water bodies due to the increased risk of potentially fatal toxic blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria.
- This warning is issued because cyanobacteria, a group of bacteria, can contain dangerous toxins harmful to pets, livestock, and birds, potentially causing death even in small quantities if ingested.
- Dogs can swallow the bacteria by drinking contaminated water or licking their fur after swimming, and because toxic blooms often accumulate at the water's edge, contact is possible even without entering the water.
- BVA President Justine Shotton advises pet owners to keep dogs on leads near water bodies with confirmed algal blooms, stating, "The majority of blooms are toxic and it is impossible to tell the difference visually, so it is better to be safe than sorry."
- If a pet ingests toxic algae, owners should seek emergency veterinary treatment and report suspected sightings using the Bloomin’ Algae app, being aware of symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, disorientation, and seizures, which can appear quickly and lead to liver damage or death, as there is currently no known antidote.
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Toxic threat warning to dog owners walking pets near lakes and rivers
Blue green algae, or cyanobacteria, are a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins
·Bournemouth, United Kingdom
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