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Dog owners are being urged to keep their pets on leads around lakes and rivers as British Summertime approaches, due to the potentially fatal presence of toxic blue-green algae.
Veterinary Warning on Blue-Green Algae
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has reiterated its warnings to pet owners, highlighting the increased risk of toxic blue-green algae in warmer months. Also known as cyanobacteria, this harmful bacteria can produce dangerous toxins that pose severe health risks to pets, livestock, and birds—even in small quantities.