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elleng

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Thu Jun 9, 2022, 04:50 AM Jun 2022

*DO NOT TAKE YOUR DOGS TO WINTERS RUN RIVER*** (LOCATED IN HARFORD COUNTY MD)

Luca ingested a type of algae, blue-green algae, that is extremely toxic to dogs.
“That said, the so-called “algae” is not actually a type of algae but a bacteria known as cyanobacteria. Cyanobacteria isn’t visible to the naked eye, but it often gives the appearance of algae when it clumps together in bodies of water. This bacteria is often found in non-flowing freshwater during hot seasons with little rainfall. Toxic algae can also grow in backyard pools and decorative ponds if they aren’t routinely cleaned.” -AKC

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