{"id":4215,"date":"2022-05-11T14:14:35","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T14:14:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-algae-poisoning-in-dogs\/"},"modified":"2022-05-12T12:19:46","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T12:19:46","slug":"how-do-you-treat-algae-poisoning-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-algae-poisoning-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you treat algae poisoning in dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-algae-poisoning-in-dogs\/#How_do_you_treat_algae_poisoning_in_dogs\" title=\"How do you treat algae poisoning in dogs?\">How do you treat algae poisoning in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-algae-poisoning-in-dogs\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_has_algae_poisoning\" title=\"How do you know if your dog has algae poisoning?\">How do you know if your dog has algae poisoning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-algae-poisoning-in-dogs\/#What_do_toxic_algae_do_to_dogs\" title=\"What do toxic algae do to dogs?\">What do toxic algae do to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-algae-poisoning-in-dogs\/#Can_dogs_survive_blue-green_algae_poisoning\" title=\"Can dogs survive blue-green algae poisoning?\">Can dogs survive blue-green algae poisoning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-algae-poisoning-in-dogs\/#How_long_do_blue-green_algae_symptoms_start\" title=\"How long do blue-green algae symptoms start?\">How long do blue-green algae symptoms start?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-algae-poisoning-in-dogs\/#What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_drank_dirty_water\" title=\"What should I do if my dog drank dirty water?\">What should I do if my dog drank dirty water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-algae-poisoning-in-dogs\/#What_do_toxic_algae_look_like\" title=\"What do toxic algae look like?\">What do toxic algae look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-algae-poisoning-in-dogs\/#Can_dogs_recover_from_algae_poisoning\" title=\"Can dogs recover from algae poisoning?\">Can dogs recover from algae poisoning?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-algae-poisoning-in-dogs\/#How_do_algae_bloom_kill_dogs\" title=\"How do algae bloom kill dogs?\">How do algae bloom kill dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-algae-poisoning-in-dogs\/#Why_is_my_dogs_water_bowl_slimy\" title=\"Why is my dog\u2019s water bowl slimy?\">Why is my dog\u2019s water bowl slimy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-algae-poisoning-in-dogs\/#What_is_toxic_blue_algae\" title=\"What is toxic blue algae?\">What is toxic blue algae?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-algae-poisoning-in-dogs\/#Can_lake_water_make_a_dog_sick\" title=\"Can lake water make a dog sick?\">Can lake water make a dog sick?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-algae-poisoning-in-dogs\/#How_long_can_you_be_sick_from_blue-green_algae\" title=\"How long can you be sick from blue-green algae?\">How long can you be sick from blue-green algae?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-algae-poisoning-in-dogs\/#Can_you_get_rid_of_blue-green_algae\" title=\"Can you get rid of blue-green algae?\">Can you get rid of blue-green algae?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-treat-algae-poisoning-in-dogs\/#What_are_the_symptoms_of_blue-green_algae_poisoning\" title=\"What are the symptoms of blue-green algae poisoning?\">What are the symptoms of blue-green algae poisoning?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_algae_poisoning_in_dogs\"><\/span>How do you treat algae poisoning in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">If you know your dog consumed algae, seek immediate medical care.\u201d If caught before symptoms occur, therapy can be directed at ridding the body of the toxin. For example, your pet\u2019s doctor may induce vomiting to remove the algae from the stomach. He may also give oral activated charcoal to absorb the toxin.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-know-if-your-dog-has-algae-poisoning\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_dog_has_algae_poisoning\"><\/span>How do you know if your dog has algae poisoning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs\/Symptoms Your Dog May Have Ingested Blue-Green Algae:<\/p>\n<p>Diarrhea or vomiting. Drooling. Neurologic signs such as Weakness.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-toxic-algae-do-to-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_toxic_algae_do_to_dogs\"><\/span>What do toxic algae do to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118285\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-do-toxic-algae-do-to-dogs.jpg\" alt=\"What do toxic algae do to dogs?\" width=\"729\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-do-toxic-algae-do-to-dogs.jpg 729w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-do-toxic-algae-do-to-dogs-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 729px) 100vw, 729px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Dogs can develop poisoning when they drink from or even simply swim in contaminated water sources. If blue-green algae are ingested, it can cause severe neurologic or liver damage. Signs of blue-green algae toxicity include Seizures.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-survive-blue-green-algae-poisoning\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_survive_blue-green_algae_poisoning\"><\/span>Can dogs survive blue-green algae poisoning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What are the dangers of blue-green algae to dogs? Blue-green algae are poisonous to dogs. If untreated, exposure can lead to death.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4QpQkVPdubc\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-do-blue-green-algae-symptoms-start\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_blue-green_algae_symptoms_start\"><\/span>How long do blue-green algae symptoms start?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signs\/Symptoms Your Patient May Have Ingested Blue-Green Algae. The rapid onset of signs of cyanobacteria illness does not leave much time for treating the animal. Symptoms can begin anywhere from 15 minutes to several days after exposure.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-should-i-do-if-my-dog-drank-dirty-water\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_I_do_if_my_dog_drank_dirty_water\"><\/span>What should I do if my dog drank dirty water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118286\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/What-should-I-do-if-my-dog-drank-dirty-water.jpg\" alt=\"What should I do if my dog drank dirty water?\" width=\"275\" height=\"183\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It can take about three days for your dog to return to normal. But it is always advisable to check with your veterinarian as some bacterial infections are nasty and will need antibacterial medications to clear them up. Leptospira can result in liver and kidney damage and death.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-toxic-algae-look-like\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_toxic_algae_look_like\"><\/span>What do toxic algae look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What do toxic algae look like? Toxic algae can look like foam, scum, or mats on the surface of water said Schmale. Harmful algae blooms, which can be blue, vibrant green, brown or red, are sometimes mistaken for paint floating on the water.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-recover-from-algae-poisoning\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_recover_from_algae_poisoning\"><\/span>Can dogs recover from algae poisoning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite aggressive treatment, the prognosis with blue-green algae toxicity is very poor. Some animals actually pass away before reaching a veterinarian. If you suspect that your animal was exposed, seek immediate emergency care.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fF_WJ_onaVc\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"how-does-algae-bloom-kill-dogs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_algae_bloom_kill_dogs\"><\/span>How do algae bloom kill dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are out with your pet and you suspect that your dog may have come in contact with blue-green algae, either by swimming in or drinking a contaminated water source, then you need to get them to the vet. Toxic algae poisoning can result in severe neurologic or liver damage.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-is-my-dog-s-water-bowl-slimy\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_dogs_water_bowl_slimy\"><\/span>Why is my dog\u2019s water bowl slimy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You have probably noticed a thick, slimy residue on your dog\u2019s food and water bowls when you pick them up to wash or refill them. The technical name for this slime is biofilm. Your dog\u2019s mouth and tongue contain bacteria that bind together and stick to the surface of a bowl after he has licked it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-4\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\"><span style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold;\">What kind of algae is bad for dogs?<\/span><\/div>\n<p>The killer is blue-green algae, or cyanobacteria, that can be found in fresh or salt water and contain toxins that can be fatal to dogs within minutes, hours, or days of exposure.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-is-toxic-blue-algae\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_toxic_blue_algae\"><\/span>What is toxic blue algae?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>What is a toxic bloom? Some blue-green algae produce toxins or poisons. In their toxic form, blue-green algae can cause illness in humans, pets, waterfowl, and other animals that come in contact with the algae. Toxic blooms can kill livestock and pets that drink the water.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V1rYnyxlBC4\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"can-lake-water-make-a-dog-sick\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_lake_water_make_a_dog_sick\"><\/span>Can lake water make a dog sick?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-118287\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-lake-water-make-a-dog-sick.jpg\" alt=\"Can lake water make a dog sick?\" width=\"335\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-lake-water-make-a-dog-sick.jpg 335w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Can-lake-water-make-a-dog-sick-300x255.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 335px) 100vw, 335px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Any bodies of standing water including small lakes, ponds and even puddles can be a source of harmful bacteria and parasites for your pet. Some common examples of parasites are Giardia and Cryptosporidium. These parasites can cause profuse diarrhea and vomiting.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-can-you-be-sick-from-blue-green\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_you_be_sick_from_blue-green_algae\"><\/span>How long can you be sick from blue-green algae?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ingestion: Gastrointestinal (GI) effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and mild liver enzyme elevations. The time to onset of GI symptoms after oral exposure is usually 3\u20135 hours and symptoms can last 1\u20132 days. Exposure can cause conjunctivitis, rhinitis, earache, sore throat, and swollen lips.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-get-rid-of-blue-green-algae\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_get_rid_of_blue-green_algae\"><\/span>Can you get rid of blue-green algae?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To begin treatment, scrub off as much of the blue-green algae as possible and remove it with a siphon. After vacuuming the substrate and refilling the tank, add one full dose of Maracyn (which is 1 packet per 10 gallons of water), and let the aquarium sit for one week before doing another water change.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-symptoms-of-blue-green-algae\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_symptoms_of_blue-green_algae_poisoning\"><\/span>What are the symptoms of blue-green algae poisoning?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The symptoms of blue-green algae poisoning are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>vomiting\/being sick.<\/li>\n<li>diarrhoea.<\/li>\n<li>seizures\/fitting.<\/li>\n<li>weakness\/collapse\/unconsciousness.<\/li>\n<li>disorientation\/confusion.<\/li>\n<li>excessive drooling.<\/li>\n<li>breathing difficulties.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you treat algae poisoning in dogs?How do you know if your dog has algae poisoning?What do toxic algae do to dogs?Can dogs survive blue-green algae poisoning?How long do blue-green algae symptoms start?What should I do if my dog drank dirty water?What do toxic algae look like?Can dogs recover from algae&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":118284,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/How-do-you-treat-algae-poisoning-in-dogs.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4215"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4215"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4215\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118288,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4215\/revisions\/118288"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/118284"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4215"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4215"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4215"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}