Dog Owners Beware (1 Viewer)

[Jim]

A timely reminder about Algae poisoning. Just reading in the DT, that at least 24 dogs have died recently from algae poisoning. The recent hot weather has seen masses of the blue/green algae bloom in lakes, ponds and canals. Should your dog drink or cool off in the toxic water, they risk getting very ill and may die within an hour of being in the water.

 

[K9Brian]

We were at Rutland water a couple of weeks ago with the dogs. Signs around the reservoir were warning dog owners to keep their animals away from the water because of the risk of algae poisoning .

 

[TheBig1]

Its never good losing a treasured pet, but algae poisoning is particularly nasty. very distressing for the owner as it takes hold so quick that sometimes you can struggle to get them to a vets in time for treatment. you will tend to blame yourself too, as it is avoidable with a little knowledge. much the same as nematode worm poisoning when a dog eats infected snails or slugs

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