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Why is blue green algae dangerous to dogs?

Why is blue green algae dangerous to dogs?

Blue-green algae are toxic and deadly when consumed in high concentrations. Dogs are more vulnerable to blue-green algae poisoning because of their likelihood to play. This bacteria is often found in non-flowing freshwater during hot seasons. AKC CVO provides prevention tips and symptoms to watch for.

Where can you find blue green algae in the water?

Find the nearest location to: Blue-green algae, also called cyanobacteria, is found in fresh and brackish water of ponds and lakes. This microscopic bacteria can also grow in backyard fountains, garden pots, birdbaths, and anywhere water is stagnant. Regardless of where it’s found, blue-green algae is dangerous.

How did Sinji the dog get blue green algae?

Mr Courtney rushed Sinji to the Belconnen Animal Hospital after the dog started going into seizures, at first thinking he had been bitten by a snake. Instead, Sinji was quickly diagnosed with the usually fatal blue-green algae poisoning, after swallowing only a small amount of water from Lake Ginninderra during the swim.

Is there blue green algae in Moose Lake?

An advisory about blue-green algae in Moose Lake was sent out on Monday, July 6 by AHS. Blue-green algae at Moose Lake in Alberta on Monday, July 6, 2020. Courtesy, Kaylee Moser

Blue-green algae are toxic and deadly when consumed in high concentrations. Dogs are more vulnerable to blue-green algae poisoning because of their likelihood to play. This bacteria is often found in non-flowing freshwater during hot seasons. AKC CVO provides prevention tips and symptoms to watch for.

When is blue green algae in the water?

Blue green algae most commonly occurs during the summer when rainfall is low, the sun is shining, and temperatures are higher — as this is when the blooms are more intense. Dogs who regularly swim or paddle in freshwater lakes and ponds are most likely to be exposed to algal poisoning.

Where are blue green algae blooms in Alberta?

Alberta Parks also lists 15 provincial park lakes that will be monitored for blue-green algae blooms. Moose Lake was not on that list. AHS said blue-green algae is naturally occurring and often shows up when weather conditions are calm.

An advisory about blue-green algae in Moose Lake was sent out on Monday, July 6 by AHS. Blue-green algae at Moose Lake in Alberta on Monday, July 6, 2020. Courtesy, Kaylee Moser