Dog owners are being urged to keep their pets on a lead when walking them near rivers and ponds this summer.
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has issued a stark warning about an increased risk of toxic blue-green algae growth over the coming months.
It comes after algal bloom sightings in lakes, ponds or rivers in locations across the UK, including Millarochy Bay in Scotland, Pullar’s Loch in Lerwick, Shetland and around 50 other confirmed locations were identified by the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology’s (UKCEH) Bloomin’ Algae app.
