The algae is usually found at or near the water's surface and can range in color from blue-green, bright green, or red. When the bacteria blooms, it can look like foam, scum, or spilled paint.

Blooms of blue-green algae have been documented in all 50 states, David G. Schmale III, a professor at Virginia Tech, told CNN. At least four dogs total have died as a result of the harmful bacteria.

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Blue-green algae, a yearly occurrence at some lakes and ponds, has emerged as a growing scourge this summer after an outbreak forced New Jersey to shut down beaches at its largest freshwater lake.

For their part, Cook and Camacho remain convinced that blue-green algae killed their dog. They're not satisfied with the outcome, and there is a sense, talking to them, that they feel they’ve ...

A handful of dogs have died around the country this week after being exposed to harmful blue-green algae in lakes and ponds. In most of these cases, owners in Texas and North Carolina said they ...

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Blue-green algae is a toxic substance commonly found in still or slow-moving freshwater during warmer months. In some cases, exposure to blue-algae can be fatal.

The algae is usually found at or near the water's surface and can range in color from blue-green, bright green, or red. When the bacteria blooms, it can look like foam, scum, or spilled paint.

Blue-green algae is a toxic substance commonly found in still or slow-moving freshwater during warmer months. In some cases, exposure to blue-algae can be fatal.