Tag: blue green algae

Summer will be here before we know it. With it comes warm weather perfect for hiking, outdoor sports, and long walks with the dogs. You may be tempted to let your four-legged kid run free in a park and swim in the local lake. But what happens if that pond or lake contains blue-green algae?…

Picture this, you just finished work and are on vacation for the next few days. You have plans to head up to the mountains with some friends to go camping in the outdoors.  As you finish packing up the car, you get a call from your pet sitter who is suddenly unable to come watch…

Tabatha Regehr, DVM Associate Veterinarian Pet Poison Helpline® In recent weeks news agencies have reported deaths of dogs that had been swimming, drinking, or walking near the water’s edge of ponds or lakes containing blue green algae. Each of these dog’s died within hour of being in or near the water. Most people are unaware…

Julie Rodger, CVT Veterinary Information Specialist Pet Poison Helpline® Warmer weather is finally here!  This weather has us opening our windows, going outside more, and possibly traveling with our pets.  It is important to keep our pets in mind and be on the lookout for certain warm weather dangers. Heat and Humidity:  If you see…