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Caterpillars and cyanobacteria

Cyanobacteria

On the Tarn basin in Lozère and Aveyron, our rivers, of exceptional quality and beauty, are an ideal place for relaxation, where swimming and canoeing are practiced… As elsewhere, cyanobacteria naturally develop there every summer, the cause of several dog deaths in recent years.

The presence of cyanobacteria is not necessarily linked to pollution. In the presence of heat, light and moderate currents, they are capable of colonizing river bottoms and can be the cause of intoxication.

This phenomenon is not alarming, but it can present a health risk, particularly in relation to dogs. To avoid it, it’s important to know the symptoms of intoxication and the simple, common-sense precautions to implement, for which everyone is responsible.

The presence of cyanobacteria doesn’t call into question the good quality of river water!

Processionary caterpillars

Every year, from February to May, processionary caterpillars wreak havoc. The stinging hairs are very fragile and release a substance called “thaumetopoeïne”, causing oedema and violent allergies. Envenomation due to stinging caterpillar hairs is often very serious and can be fatal, especially if ingested. Processionary caterpillars are a real danger for your dog. Some lose their tongues, others their lives…

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Locations to visit, activities, emergency numbers, canine professionals, and precautions to take for a pleasant vacation in Millau, Aveyron.

 

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