What causes Microcystis aeruginosa?
Ingestion of toxin-producing blue-green algae (Microcystis aeruginosa) is a rare cause of hepatotoxicity and ALF in dogs. Algae proliferate in shallow, stagnant water, especially in hot, dry weather. Dead or dying algae form a thick blue-green scum on the water’s surface, and release the toxic principle, microcystins. Where are Microcystis aeruginosa found? Microcystis aeruginosa is…