Algae -- United Kingdom
Three dogs have died after drinking water at West Yorkshire nature reserve. Toxic algae was found in a lake at St Aidan's Nature Reserve, near Allerton Bywater, with the deaths occurring since the start of May [2016], police said. The Environment Agency is investigating, with vets advising pet owners not to allow their dogs to enter the water.
Blue-green algae produce toxins that can be fatal for animals and cause sickness and muscle pain in humans.
A springer spaniel recently collapsed
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