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Home > Animals Today Radio > Animals Today June 13, 2020. Algae exposure and your dog. Medicated lotion for people is a toxic risk to pets. Computerized simulators to train law enforcement in managing encounters with animals. Bee knowledge quiz.
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Animals Today June 13, 2020. Algae exposure and your dog. Medicated lotion for people is a toxic risk to pets. Computerized simulators to train law enforcement in managing encounters with animals. Bee knowledge quiz.
Category: Government & Organizations
Duration: 00:43:19
Publish Date: 2020-06-15 12:12:20
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In 2019, there were a number of reports of dogs becoming sick and dying after exposure to ponds harboring the so-called blue-green algae. In fact, guardians should exercise caution about algae during each warm weather season. This spring, it’s been especially warm in Florida and the algae blooms have appeared earlier than usual.  But, especially frightening is that even clear ponds can sometimes have the blue-green algae growing in them and that exposure can cause rapidly progressive illness and sometimes death.  Veterinarian Robert Reed joins Peter to explain what exactly blue green algae is, why it is such a hazard to dogs and what to do if a dog may be exposed.

Lotions and creams that contain various medications for human use can pose serious risks to dogs and cats. Substances including estrogen and other hormones, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can cause toxic reactions and even death when they are licked off the skin of a user, or absorbed through the skin of the pet after direct contact. The FDA has issued a warning about this, so exercise caution if using these preparations.

Peter then welcomes John Thompson, Deputy Executive Director and COO at National Sheriff’s Association. Thompson has been leading the effort to develop and make available realistic simulators to train law enforcement personnel to manage encounters with dogs, instead of shooting them. Thompson, a passionate dog lover, has teamed up with VirTra and many other interested parties in the Law Enforcement Dog Encounters Training (LEDET) program to make the technology available throughout the US.

To conclude, how much do you know about bees? Take our quiz about bee facts along with Peter.
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