Algvakten

About Algvakten

Algal blooms can be life-threatening for dogs — and the most dangerous places, small lakes and ponds, rarely have any official monitoring. Algae Watch helps you keep your dog safe near the water.

The app collects official data where it is available, allows dog owners to report what they see, and gives you the tools to assess the water yourself. Three layers of security — so you can make a safe decision at the water's edge.

HOW THE ALGAE WATCH HELPS YOU

• Algae warnings — current status per bathing spot from the Swedish Marine and Water Authority, always with date.
• Assess yourself — a guided checklist helps you see the signs on the spot, even where there is no official data.
• Emergency and veterinary — symptoms, emergency measures and a map to the nearest animal hospital when every minute counts.
• Reports from dog owners — see and share observations, so that we also cover places without official monitoring.
• My places — save your usual bathing spots and get a notification if one of them is advised against.

OUR PRINCIPLE

We never say “safe”. Algae Guard is a complement — not a replacement for your own judgment or the advice of the authorities. We show what is known, teach you to see the danger yourself, and let you make the decision. Safety is never behind a paywall.

The app is anonymous — no accounts and no login.

The veterinary section with symptoms and the nearest animal hospital is useful long after the swimming season.

Safe at the water with your dog.