Just a few days ago The Dog Park in Edmond was temporarily closed due to the presence of blue-green algae. This toxic material has been responsible for killing dogs around the country, so it’s a very serious concern for animals and humans. Keep reading below for more details and precautions you should take.

The Edmond Dog Park pond is temporarily closed after blue-green algae was detected this week. The algae are usually too small to be seen, but sometimes can form visible algae blooms.
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It's the same algae that has already killed several dogs in other parts of the country this year.
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Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation staff inspected the pond on Wednesday, August 14 and found a small amount of the bacteria.
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The dog park is still open but please be sure to keep the dogs away from the pond. The City of Moore has also announced they suspect several ponds in parks across the city may contain blue-green algae.
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Some species of the bacteria produce potent toxins that can sicken or even kill people, pets, and wildlife, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency. The Oklahoma State Department of Health recommends individuals and pets to avoid swimming or participating in water recreational activities where the water is discolored or where you see foam, scum, or mats of algae on the water.
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For more information on blue-green algae, please visit www.ok.gov.

Edmond Dog Park Address: East 33rd Street & Rankin Terrace, Edmond, OK, 73013

Instead of taking the dogs to ponds and lakes, consider taking them hiking on one of Oklahoma’s beautiful trails. Click here to check out nine gorgeous hikes…all under three miles. Just remember to bring plenty of water for you and your pets, as not all trails have water stations.

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