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Alabama Rot

28/1/2014

 
There have been several reports in the media this week about unexplained dog deaths in the New Forest and other districts. The media interest was generated after two cases of dogs with skin lesions and acute kidney injury were recognised in the New Forest in late 2013. Whilst the majority of the reported cases were documented between December 2012 and March 2013 in the New Forest, cases were also reported in Cornwall, Dorset, Surrey, Worcestershire and County Durham.
It is important to note that this problem has only affected a small number of dogs.

In affected dogs, the skin lesions seen were typically one to four centimetres in length and were sometimes pre-dated by a focal swelling. They have generally, but not exclusively, been below the knee or elbow and have typically had the appearance of an erosion or ulcer. The affected dogs went on to develop clinical signs of acute kidney injury over the subsequent two to seven days. It is possible that the damage is caused by a bacterial toxin, but no-one knows what the cause is at this stage.

BVA President and vet Robin Hargreaves said: “Dog owners in these regions will feel understandably anxious about the recent cases but it seems that only a very small proportion of the dogs walked in these areas each day have been affected. Owners should make sure they are aware of the signs and symptoms and contact their vet immediately if they have any concerns.

We will keep you updated as soon as more news is available.

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