Other Animal Disease — United Kingdom
Dog owners have been warned after claims of a case of deadly Alabama rot was diagnosed in Christchurch.
Support group Dog Friendly Dorset has issued an alert for the St Catherine’s Hill area. Posters put up in the area warn: “A case of Alabama rot has been diagnosed. Please be vigilant for symptoms in any animal you care for, and contact your vet if concerned.”
The posters said symptoms to look out for include skin lacerations, ulcers, and sores. Affected dogs may be lethargic with a
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