US EditionToxic Algae Detected in Columbia Park Pond. Risk to Dogs | Tri-City Herald
CUMBRIA, ENGLAND, JUL 7 – Toxic blue-green algae blooms pose a year-round health risk to dogs in multiple UK regions, with exposure potentially causing fatal liver damage, experts warn.
- A toxic blue-green algal bloom was detected in Columbia Park Pond, raising concerns about risks to dogs near the water as of early July 2025.
- The bloom likely resulted from hot, sunny weather and nutrient runoff from farms and dairies, which promote cyanobacteria growth in stagnant water.
- Authorities advised avoiding contact with discolored or scummy water, keeping pets out, and washing thoroughly if exposure occurs, highlighting severe symptoms in affected dogs.
- Dr. Walton emphasized, "The most one is this thing called cyanobacteria," noting symptoms include seizures and liver damage, which can cause fatal outcomes quickly.
- The outbreak prompted veterinary treatment of suspected cases, public warnings, and a local group gathering to demand containment to prevent further animal harm.
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NC Division of Water Resources urges caution around discolored water - The Coastland Times
Amid summer’s high temperatures, the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources reminds the public to avoid contact with discolored water that could indicate the presence of an algal bloom. Algae naturally occur in all waterbodies, but certain environmental conditions can cause rapid algal cell growth, leading to algal blooms. These conditions include inputs of increased nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus into …
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