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Toxic Algae Exposure in Austin Lakes Could Be Fatal to Your Dog

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A dog died within an hour of swimming in “Barking Springs” (part of Barton Creek) this past weekend.

Dog at the pool

The dog’s cause of death is unknown, but toxic algae exposure is considered a likely cause.

This sort of tragedy happens all too often during Austin summers, and it’s important for dog owners to be aware of the risks of letting their pups swim in local lakes and streams.

Harmful algae may be present in any natural water body in Central Texas at any time, according to a report by KXAN. This can happen more often in hot temperatures and drought conditions.

It is more likely to be along shorelines and in pockets of warm, still water.

If you are looking for a place for your dog to cool off in water, you can book an Austin pool by the hour for sun and puppy fun.

Dogs Like Pool Floats, Too

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It’s fun for us humans to relax on a float in the pool. but (some) dogs love it, too.

Dog on a Pool Float

Since the puppy claws will puncture lots of regular people floats, it’s important to get dog floats. There are lots of them available on Amazon.

I’ve tried some inflatable floats and my dogs weren’t crazy about them. They preferred the pool floats that were mostly mesh with an inflatable rim around them.

The one my pups liked the most was the SwimWays Spring Float Paddle Paws Dog Pool Float. This float comes in a small and large version, and I got large (65 pounds and up) since one of my pool dogs is a German Shepherd Dog.

Some dog floats can be pricey, but the lower-end floats I initially got were poor quality and not very durable.

Rent a pool and have fun with your dog floating!