Signs of parasite deadly to dogs found in lakes Mead and Mohave but risk ‘really low,’ official says

By: Jeniffer Solis

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: February 10, 2026

Words: 918

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Two years ago a parasite that can potentially kill dogs was discovered for the first time on the shores of the Colorado River in Southern California. Now that same parasite has likely made its way to Lake Mead and Lake Mohave in Nevada.

Fortunately for dog-owners, the risk of dogs contracting the parasite in Nevada is likely very low, according to a survey of more than two dozen sites by the National Park Service.

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