A spate of dogs becoming ill and another dying from a mysterious “beach bug” has sparked a warning for visitors to Welsh beaches. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has warned dog owners living on Anglesey or visiting the island over the strange occurrences.
A spokesman for NRW responded to locals’ concerns that there may be a link between the incidents and blue-green algae. Locals have reported incidents being linked to areas of still water on beaches. But a spokesman for NRW said they “do not believe” there is a link.
They said: “We are aware of a number of dogs falling ill on beaches on Anglesey and we have been liaising with local groups and individuals. We do not believe this is linked to any algal blooms in the area and we will continue to monitor the situation. However we would advise owners to keep pets away from any stagnant water and any obvious algal growth or accumulation as a precaution.”
