Cyanobacterial Blooms: deadly for pets?
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(Source: CDC) Cyanobacterial Blooms: Information for Animal Owners. Cyanobacteria (also called blue-green algae) are microscopic organisms that can be found naturally in all types of water. Sometimes cyanobacteria rapidly grow out of control or bloom. Cyanobacterial blooms are most commonly found in freshwaters, such as lakes, rivers, and streams.
Cyanobacterial blooms can make toxins (poisons) that are deadly for animals.
Pets and livestock can get very sick and die within hours to days after swallowing cyanobacterial toxins. The toxins can be in the cyanobacteria or in the water.
Call a veterinarian if your animal shows any of these signs
-Loss of energy
-Loss of appetite
-Vomiting
-Stumbling and falling
-Foaming at the mouth
-Diarrhea
-Convulsions
-Excessive drooling
-Tremors and seizures
-Any unexplained sickness that occurs within a day or so after being in contact with water
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| Source Verified: Health News Organizations | CDC |
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