Scots dog owners warned over ‘toxic’ algae amid hot weather
Pet owners have been urged to take precautions when walking dogs near freshwater bodies due to warm weather increasing the risk of toxic blue-green algae growth.
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Scottish dog owners have been warned over “toxic” algae as hot weather continues across the country.
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) urged pet owners to take precautions when walking dogs near freshwater bodies due to the warm weather bringing an increased risk of toxic blue-green algae growth.
The warning comes after multiple reports of algal bloom sightings in lakes, ponds of rivers in Scotland and the rest of the UK.
Blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, is a group of bacteria that can contain dangerous toxins which can be harmful and potentially fatal to pets, livestock and birds if ingested even in small quantities.
The BVA said the algae may appear as green or greenish-brown scum on the surface of water like lakes and ponds.
Dogs can swallow the toxic bacteria by drinking water from an affected lake, river, or pond or licking their fur after swimming.
It’s also possible for dogs to come into contact with it even if they don’t go for a paddle, as toxic blooms may be blown to the edges of water bodies.
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