
Blue-Green Algae and Your Pet: What You Need to Know
Summertime means fun at the lake—but for our pets, that swim could turn deadly. Toxic blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) can grow in warm, stagnant water and pose a severe threat to dogs and other animals who swim in or drink contaminated water. Why Is Blue-Green Algae Dangerous? Certain strains of cyanobacteria release harmful toxins that can cause liver failure, neurological issues,