Two puppies and two adult dogs have died after swimming in Lough Melvin in Co Fermanagh
A stark warning has been issued by vets after four dogs died following walks at the same Fermanagh lake in recent days.
The toxin, which is invisible to the naked eye, is found in fresh water, in lakes, loughs, ponds and even rivers. It attacks the liver after being ingested through the dogs consuming water or licking their paws after swimming.One of the dogs had only been walking in the water, the other three had been swimming.
"The owners are all devoted to their pets and the last thing they would do is knowingly put them at risk. But now we have families grieving for four dogs, two puppies and two adults dogs, all of them fit and healthy before their walk. "We are advising and warning dog owners and dog walkers to stay away from fresh water while this algae is active. No evidence of the algae to the naked eye does not necessarily mean the water is safe. Please do not take the risk. Keep your dog on a lead near water, do not allow them to drink from the fresh water source, do not let them swim in it or even paddle or walk in it.
"As we head into the weekend with warm weather we know people will want to get out and about with their dogs but we are urging caution. Please do not let your pet near any fresh water, especially stagnant water.
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