Wash all mud off following wet and muddy walks, especially if you’ve gone through woodland areas. Due to the underlying cause of Alabama rot still being unknown, there is no specific treatment.

Dog walkers have been warned of a “flesh-eating” disease affecting pets as vets advise owners to take extra precautions on muddy walks. The urgent warning comes following an outbreak of the ...

Alabama rot’s first symptoms generally include ulcers, lesions, or sores. They usually appear on the dog’s lower leg, face, ...

LETHAL dog disease Alabama rot remains at its height at this time of year, and the disease has been found in Herefordshire in recent years. Three cases of Alabama rot were recorded in Herefordshire in ...

The urgent warning comes following an outbreak of the potentially fatal disease, known as Alabama Rot or CRVG, which can cause dog’s flesh to rot, hit the UK last year. The rare illness can ...

Dog walkers have been warned of a “flesh-eating” disease affecting pets as vets advise owners to take extra precautions on muddy walks. The urgent warning comes following an outbreak of the ...