Residents of the area around Grand Lake, near Enfield, N.S., were informed of the potential danger in the water after one person was hospitalized and two dogs died last week
Dogs can develop mild skin rashes or suffer from organ failure and death, Ashton said.
While the older dog had died before arriving at the clinic, the younger puppy was extremely sick, Ashton said.Story continues below advertisement An official with the department said the water is being tested for pesticides, organic materials and petroleum hydrocarbons, but the toxin produced by blue-green algae is the likeliest cause.
For dog owners, Ashton said it’s important to keep an eye out for a bright green scum on lakes and ponds, especially during a heat wave.Toxic blue-green algae can range in colour from bright neon green to turquoise, olive-green, or even red, according to Nova Scotia Environment Department’s website.
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