For dogs, a drink or a swim in blue-green algae-covered water can be lethal. Drinking from cyanobacteria-contaminated water can also cause seizures, liver disease and disorientation in dogs.
What kind of algae is killing dogs?
If you are out with your pet and you suspect that your dog may have come in contact with blue-green algae, either by swimming in or drinking a contaminated water source, then you need to get them to the vet. Toxic algae poisoning can result in severe neurologic or liver damage.
How can you tell if toxic algae is killing dogs?
What are the symptoms of blue-green algae poisoning?
- Vomiting/being sick.
- Diarrhoea.
- Seizures/fitting.
- Weakness/collapse/unconsciousness.
- Disorientation/confusion.
- Drooling.
- Breathing difficulties.
