Beware BLUE GREEN Algea

[feff94]

I just lost my hunting buddy and family dog to this Toxic algea, it can affect all forms of live stalk and pets Please google it get educated.
He drank the water in devils lake and was gone in 30 minutes.
Take care
Nate

 

[dewey]

I'm very sorry about your buddy.

 

[tweetyflights]

Really, it's that toxic?! I had no idea! And I too am sorry about your pup

 

[Imp]

Gosh, I'm so sorry, so very sorry.

Imp

We hear about this every year when the weather warms up, on the local news.

 

[redhen]

I've never heard of it?? What should i look for?
Sorry about your dog...

 

[BorderKelpie]

Thank you for the warning and I am very sorry for your loss.

 

[Freckle Face Farm]

 

[Mahonri]

Dr. Schultz at herb.com uses super bluegreen algae in all of his formulas. I doubt he would do that if it were toxic.... must be some bacteria or virus hooked on the live stuff that got your buddy and his canine.

ETA: I googled it and can only find the "super food" Blue Green Algae that is beneficial for human consumption.

 

[PotterWatch]

If you google blue green algae toxicity in dogs, you will find lots of information. It is indeed rapidly fatal.

Feff, sorry you lost your dog but thanks for bringing this to my attention, I had never heard of it.

 

[starforever61]

They're actually not an algae at all, but a bacteria that can photosynthesize. nasty stuff.