“According to Anderson Moores veterinary specialists, there were 18 cases of Alabama rot reported in 2024, which is thankfully a very small proportion of the 10.6 million pet dogs in the UK, although ...

Symptoms of Alabama rot can include: Skin ulcers/sores - most commonly on the leg, foot, nose or tongue, and not caused by a known injury. Usually painful, red, raised and circular sores ...

Dog walkers have been warned of a “flesh-eating” disease affecting pets as vets advise owners to take extra precautions on muddy walks.

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 ...

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 ...