Dog owners need to be aware of a threat that could kill your pet — a blue-green algae lurking in stagnant ponds and lakes.
Dr. Dimple Hall with the Hope Veterinary Clinic says you should be on the lookout for algae blooms :
She explains the symptoms if you dog ingests the algae.
If you suspect your dog may have encountered the algae, the best thing to do is to wash them immediately with soap and water and keep them from licking their fur.
She says the Indiana Department of Environmental Management is tracking bodies of water that have been affected in the state and she says that luckily there have been no cases yet locally. You can look for more information on Indiana waterways here and more about the effects on the health of your dog here.