The British Veterinary Association has issued an urgent warning
Blue-green algae, which can be deadly to dogs, is blooming in Northern Ireland right now prompting an urgent early warning from vets
Each has been identified by the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology’s Bloomin’ Algae app and as early as April, a cocker spaniel died of suspected blue green algae poisoning after a swim in Hampshire. The Citizen Science app, created at Edinburgh University, is intended to help speed up public health warnings, explaining how to recognise the risks to humans and animals.Blue-green algae can produce potent toxins that can result in a range of health effects in people and animals.
Professor Alan Radford who runs the team at SAVSNET, University of Liverpool, collects data from almost 15% of UK veterinary practices. He says suspected or confirmed cases reported by veterinary practices peak in July and August, at the height of the summer season, and are not restricted to any one part of the UK.
"It is also important to be aware of the symptoms of exposure. These commonly include vomiting, diarrhoea, drooling, disorientation, trouble breathing, seizures, and blood in faeces. They can appear within a few minutes or hours of exposure, depending on the type of toxin ingested, and can cause liver damage and ultimately be rapidly fatal if left untreated.
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