Many of us have been making the most of the hot weather, but leading vet charity PDSA is concerned that the recent hot sunny spells could result in bacteria lurking in lakes and streams that can seriously harm our dogs.
PDSA Vet Nurse, Nina Downing, said: "Blue-green algae can grow in all aquatic environments, but it's most prevalent in still or slow flowing water such as ponds,...
I heard that there's a dangerous algae that grows in water in summer that can harm dogs. Is this true, and how can I keep my dog Jerry safe? Allan
Dear Allan, there is a type of bacteria known as blue-green algae that can be very harmful to dogs (and people). It grows quickly in hot weather, particularly in still or slow flowing water such as ponds, streams...
