What you need to know about the toxic blue-green algae that's killing dogs - TODAYshow
, and produce toxins that can cause damage to the brain, liver and kidneys of an animal. They are primarily a concern in hot summer months.
A similar case was reported in Marietta, Georgia, on Saturday, and last week, the city of Austin closed Red Bud Isle, a popular off-leash waterfront park,"There have been blue-green algae blooms in Austin in previous years, but we have not been aware of any effects from neurotoxins," Austin city officials said in a recent statement warning owners not to let their dogs swim in an area lake."Zebra mussels and climate change are potential contributing factors in this situation.
“If it’s not safe for you to use the water, it’s not safe for your pets either,” Dorman said."Dogs are the domestic animal most susceptible to cyanobacteria because they love to swim and drink from lakes and ponds, and will entire the water no matter what the smell or appearance."
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