Overview

• Since early June, at least six dogs have died and around ten others have fallen ill after walks near the Venice canals, exhibiting sudden neurologic and cardiac symptoms.
• Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the Veterinary Public Health Department are collecting reports from veterinarians and owners through a formal investigation platform.
• The Venice Canal Association has distributed flyers and a QR code reporting system to gather real‐time data from affected dog owners and veterinarians.
• Veterinarians have found no clear cause despite clean bloodwork, while dogs continue to suffer seizures, vomiting, collapse and cardiac arrest.
• Officials have also noted duck deaths in the canals, raising concerns about toxic algae blooms, rodent poison or other waterborne contaminants.