Biologists are testing algae from Lake Travis following the death of a dog on the Fourth of July.
said on Friday, they received a report about a dog that died on Thursday after it swam near Point Venture in Lake Travis .Samples of algae and water were taken from the area but those results will not be available for several days., which include Buchanan, Inks, LBJ, Marble Falls, Travis and Austin lakes.“Freshwater algae play an important role in aquatic ecosystems. Most algae are harmless, but some species can on occasion produce toxins that can be dangerous to animals and people.
Dogs that come into contact with toxic algae will likely experience the following symptoms: drooling, rashes, vomiting, diarrhea, weakness, difficulty breathing, loss of energy and appetite, stumbling and falling, foaming at the mouth, seizures, and even death.
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