A country park has issued a warning about a bacteria growing during the warm weather which can be toxic to dogs.
Whitlingham Country Park has said blue-green algae has been detected in the Great and Little Broads .
The group of bacteria, which gives the appearance of algae when clumped together, has been blooming after the recent heat.
A statement from Whitlingham Country Park says: "Avoid contact with the water, it may cause skin irritation and stomach upset. The algae is toxic to humans and may be fatal to pets."
Blooms of blue-green algae can produce harmful toxins which stop a dog’s liver from functioning properly, and can be fatal.
Blue Cross for Pets state types of blue-green algae can kill a dog just 15 minutes to an hour after drinking contaminated water.
If you think you have spotted blue-green algae in water and cannot see any signage, report it to the Environment Agency which can investigate.
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