Chalks Road Veterinary Clinic

Animal House Vets is warning dog owners about a poorly understood disease that has killed a number of dogs across Britain in recent months. It is currently called Alabama Rot and although we have not seen any cases to date at any Animal House Vets Surgeries, dog owners should be aware and on their guard as it could spread here and their dogs could be at risk. The disease was first detected in the New Forest, after dogs walked there had fallen ill and started to develop lesions on their legs, paws and face. They later develop kidney failure. Other cases have since been recorded in 16 counties across the UK. The most important thing to realise is that this condition has affected a very small number of dogs and that most wounds/lesions will not be related to this condition. However, if you notice your dog develop any skin wounds, we would recommend that you do not just leave it and hope it will get better.