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●When Do Harmful Algae Blooms Occur? Blue-green algae prefer warm, calm, sunny weather and water temperatures higher than 75 °F. Blooms usually occur during summer and early fall, but can occur other times of the year, if conditions are right.
●What Are Harmful Algae Blooms? When blue-green algal blooms produce cyanotoxins (toxins produced by cyanobacteria) that can make humans and animals sick, they are considered harmful. In general, algae are not harmful.
●Possible Health Effects? You can become sick if you swallow, have skin contact with, or breathe in airborne water droplets while swimming, boating, waterskiing, tubing, bathing, or showering in water that has harmful algae or if you drink water that contains algal toxins. If you become sick, you might experience vomiting, diarrhea, rash, eye irritation, cough, sore throat, and headache. Symptoms generally begin with hours of exposure.
●Can Animals Be Effected? Pets, especially dogs, are susceptible to harmful algae because they swallow more water while swimming and doing activities (such as retrieving a ball from the water). Animals can experience symptoms within minutes of exposure to the toxins. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, difficulty breathing, and seizures. In the worst cases, animals have died. If your pet experiences these symptoms after exposure to algae, contact your veterinarian.
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What Is Blue Green AlgaeBlue green algae is a type of cyanobacteria that commonly forms warm, slow-moving or nutrient-rich bodies of water. Algae blooms can occur year-round if the proper conditions align. |
Why You Should CareDogs tend to ingest water while swimming or when cleaning their coats, making them prone to blue green algae toxins. Symptoms may include difficulty breathing, vomiting or even death. Unfortunately there’s no way to confirm if blue green algae is toxic unless it is properly tested. |
How Our Test WorksFirst you fill the sample container with water and leave it to stand for 10 minutes while a chemical reaction heats up the container. Then, transfer 1 drop of water to the analysis slide using the included pipette, and within 15 minutes you’ll have answers. 1 line at C means no toxins detected, and 2 lines at C means keep your dog away from the water! |
