Had some dreadful news yesterday ...one of our puppies ..Tally aged 20months died Tuesday  from this Algae poisoning ... Her family are absolutely devastated. They live in the Chichester area and the stream she was playing in was not stagnant ... her death has been reported to the Enviroment Agency ... their vets could not believe how quickly she lost her life  as she was such a fit young healthy girl ... please everybody be careful particulary if you live in this area .. Helen is busy posting notices to make others aware of what has happened to Tally ... we cannot believe this has happened to our little lady and our hearts go out to Helen and her family

linda

So sorry to here about your girl  , algae has been a problem for sometime, in my breed water work has had to be moved to alternative venues because of it.
Rest easy little one
xx

It was really bad at my local water park last year but thankfully this year not had it.

is it something that is visible ? if so what should I look out for ?

It can normally be seen  if it is present it  has a blue/green tint to the water

One of my customers GR died after swimming in a pond from algae poisoning, a dreadful death.

Warning signs along the canal this afternoon, one in 4mile stretch that we walked along. Will be more careful, Pickle went swimming in it.

Thank you, I take my boys to the lake a couple of times a week, will keep an eye out.

>is it something that is visible ? if so what should I look out for ?

"Blue green algae (Cyanobacteria) form in shallow, warm, slow-moving or still water, like ponds, lakes and some streams, particularly in summer. Despite their name, their colour ranges from olive-green to red. About 50% of these algae are harmless - some are actually used as health supplements. However, some produce toxins, which can be harmful to animals and humans. These can affect the skin (causing rashes and infections), the nervous system, or the liver, as in your dog's case. Signs of poisoning in dogs include fever, sickness, diarrhoea and loss of appetite. The effects vary from a mild skin infection to a fatal liver infection. The main problem is detecting the presence of blue green algae. Some susceptible areas have warning signs but the algae can occur anywhere, and their formation is unpredictable - the water may be clear one day and affected the next. The algae can be visible as surface scum but sometimes form deeper down and cannot be seen. The World Health Organisation has established guidelines on adverse effects in humans and some authorities have their own guidelines, including regular monitoring, discouraging human bathing and using signs. If you suspect a problem, contact the local water authority. Avoiding ponds and lakes during hot weather reduces the risk. However, as your case so tragically highlights, this can be a fatal, invisible problem. The safest option is to avoid still water"

http://www.champdogsforum.co.uk/board/topic/63742.html

Petersfield Heath also has it there, if anyone is in the area