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5 dogs dead, 26 suspected cases

Mystery Illness Kills Multiple Dogs Near Venice Canals and Leaves Many Others Sick as City Officials Issue Warning
A mysterious illness has struck the Venice Canals community, killing seven dogs and sending 11 more to the hospital in just two weeks.
5 dogs dead, 26 suspected cases as officials probe Venice Canals mystery illness
Health officials announced Friday they are investigating an unexplained illness affecting dogs in the Venice Canals area, with dozens of suspected cases and several deaths reported. This announcement comes after weeks of community unrest,
Venice dog deaths prompt public health warnings for canal waters
"Do not allow pets to enter or drink the water, or to touch or sniff algae, scum, or any debris near the water," the Department of Public Health wrote in its report released on Friday.
Algae Toxins Suspected in Dog Deaths Linked to Venice Canals
LOS ANGELES - Los Angeles County health officials said Friday that toxins produced by algae in the Venice Canals are the suspected cause of a string of dog deaths and illnesses reported in recent weeks.
Mystery in Venice: What is killing dogs near the canals?
June, something in or around the Venice Canals has been sickening and killing dogs. The county and Venice residents are trying to solve the mystery.
Probe of Venice Dog Deaths Uncovers Algae Toxins, but Cause Still Unclear
Testing of water in the Venice canals where multiple dogs have died and others have been sickened for unexplained reasons found the presence of toxins produced by algae, county health officials said Friday,
What to know about mysterious deaths of dogs recently walked in the Venice Canals
L.A. County veterinary officials reported that many of the affected dogs are experiencing neurologic signs, cardiac arrest and "acute death."
Another dog dies after taking a walk along Venice Canals
Another dog died this week after taking a walk along the Venice Canal amid the outbreak of a mysterious illness that have made over a dozen dogs ill, a community group said Thursday.
Panic Grips Venice Canals Neighborhood as Six Dogs Have Died This Month from Mystery Illness
More than a dozen dogs have been sickened in recent months, with eleven dogs becoming critically ill since July 18 with 48 hours of walking in the area of the canals
Venice canals mystery: Seventh dog dead amid unexplained illness outbreak
A mysterious illness linked to the Venice Canals has claimed the life of a seventh dog, prompting concerned community members to warn pet owners to remain vigilant. The latest victim, a 7-year-old
7 dogs suddenly died and 11 more fell ill in Venice Canals: Neighbors clamor for answers
Within two weeks, multiple Venice Canals residents reported that their dogs had suddenly died from a mystery illness. As ...
Venice pet owners on edge after several unexplained dog deaths in recent weeks
Since early June, at least six dogs have died and 10 others have fallen ill after walks near the Venice Canals.
Dogs are mysteriously dying in this Southern California beach town. What is behind it?
A wave of mysterious dog deaths in Venice, Calif., is causing concern for locals in the popular Los Angeles County beach town ...