Dog owners in the Southeast need to be particularly concerned about the dangers of contaminated water following the deaths of several dogs this summer. Dogs are especially susceptible to cyanotoxins found in blue-green algae that attack their nervous system. Toxic algae can be found all over the United States, so all dog owners need to be on the lookout and know what to do if their pet ever comes in contact with it.

BIO:

Dr. Wendy Ellis has lived in the Lakewood Ranch/Sarasota area for the last 17 years. Dr. Ellis earned her B.S. at the University of Georgia and graduated from the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine in 2002. Since she was a little girl, she has had all kinds of animals – including dogs, iguanas, mice, hamsters, guinea pigs, and fish.. Dr. Wendy owned an Emergency and Specialty Hospital for 10 years in south Sarasota, and has worked in emergency medicine for 17 years. She has also worked in general veterinary practices, vaccine clinics, and spay/neuter clinics. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge to treat all types of diseases and injuries. In her free time she enjoys Orange Theory, running, gardening, and going places with her son and 2 dogs.