statistics : 1 DOG IN EVERY 300,000 PER YEAR GET ALABAMA ROT
tHE facts
There are thought to be 9 million pet dogs in the UK (according to the Pet Food Manufacturer’s Association). 56 dogs confirmed with the disease in 2 years gives a risk over 2 years of 0.0006% for every dog. This is a risk of less than 1 dog in every 300,000 dogs per year.
reliable source of INFORMATION
Anderson Moores are the UK Lead Vets who are collating all the information on Alabama Rot. Do not listen to anecdotal advice, access the facts by typing in Anderson Moores Alabama Rot to your search enginge and going to their pdf for Pet Owners.
The latest scaremongering "news" story is about Ticks/Lyme Disease. Vets have always seen sporadic cases of Lyme disease in dogs that have been to West Wales and the New Forest for example. These areas usually have tick warning signs attached to gates and trees to alert dog owners. European tick borne diseases have been seen in the UK for YEARS, more so since the Pets Travel Scheme allowed dogs to travel. These cases have usually been in the south of England i.e. warmer regions. Any ticks found on your dog should be removed as soon as possible using a tick hook which you can usually get from your Vet or the Vet Nurse will be able to remove it for you. Preventative spot on tick products can be used monthly especially if you visit at risk areas of the country . Talk to your Vet to discuss which product is suitable for your dog. Don't give any credence to what you may read in the newspapers or hear on the radio or TV about ticks and the "latest" news.
Parvo Virus
Parvo Virus is prevalent in very young puppies where they have come from poorly set up breeding establishments or young dogs that are not vaccinated but are out and about. However, vaccinated puppies, young dogs and elderly dogs or dogs with compromised immune systems can contract Parvo Virus and become extremely ill. It is important to get vet help as soon as you can. Symptoms to look out for : extreme diahorea (usually with blood), violet and persistent sickness, lethargy. Parvo Virus can live in the soil/grass/faeces for up to a year.
The latest scaremongering "news" story is about Ticks/Lyme Disease. Vets have always seen sporadic cases of Lyme disease in dogs that have been to West Wales and the New Forest for example. These areas usually have tick warning signs attached to gates and trees to alert dog owners. European tick borne diseases have been seen in the UK for YEARS, more so since the Pets Travel Scheme allowed dogs to travel. These cases have usually been in the south of England i.e. warmer regions. Any ticks found on your dog should be removed as soon as possible using a tick hook which you can usually get from your Vet or the Vet Nurse will be able to remove it for you. Preventative spot on tick products can be used monthly especially if you visit at risk areas of the country . Talk to your Vet to discuss which product is suitable for your dog. Don't give any credence to what you may read in the newspapers or hear on the radio or TV about ticks and the "latest" news.
Parvo Virus
Parvo Virus is prevalent in very young puppies where they have come from poorly set up breeding establishments or young dogs that are not vaccinated but are out and about. However, vaccinated puppies, young dogs and elderly dogs or dogs with compromised immune systems can contract Parvo Virus and become extremely ill. It is important to get vet help as soon as you can. Symptoms to look out for : extreme diahorea (usually with blood), violet and persistent sickness, lethargy. Parvo Virus can live in the soil/grass/faeces for up to a year.