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Warning to dog owners after Alabama Rot found in Herefordshire

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Recent cases of Alabama Rot have been confirmed in Herefordshire.

Alabama Rot, known officially as Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy (CRGV), is a flesh-eating bug that affects dogs and is fatal in nine out of 10 cases.

Recent cases of the disease have recently been confirmed by veterinary specialist referral centre Anderson Moores, including in Herefordshire.

Cases were confirmed in areas such as Radnor Forest and Nash Woods in Presteigne in the past few months.

The first symptoms of Alabama Rot include skin lesions, ulcers or sores. These appear on the animal’s legs, body, mouth or tongue.

Days later the dog will display signs of acute kidney damage including vomiting, loss of appetite and unusual tiredness.

The cause of Alabama Rot is unknown meaning there is no known cure for the disease.

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