Re: Disease killing dogs in the New Forest (UK) Thanks for posting - it's such a worry, we love walking in the forest
Re: Disease killing dogs in the New Forest (UK) Has been reported here in Cornwall too , plus other areas , always something nasty to worry about
Re: Disease killing dogs in the New Forest (UK) Horrible stuff. It seems worse somehow because we don't know what causes it. It seems similar to a disease of people associated with an E.coli toxin but despite extensive testing no toxin has been discovered. The best advice is that if your dog develops skin lesions anywhere on the legs or face after forest walking then an immediate trip to the vet is required. The disease is associated with acute kidney injury so you might subsequently see lethargy, poor appetite and vomiting. If your dog develops skin lesions - they seem to be like ulcers associated with licking - and happens to be on any form of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug then do not give the NSAID that day until you seek veterinary advice as this is likely to make any kidney damage much worse in these circumstances. The disease is not confined to the New Forest, sporadic cases have been seen all over England. Here's hoping no-one has to experience this horrible disease
Re: Disease killing dogs in the New Forest (UK) Just awful and a real worry. Not just Angela that has to worry about dangers on walks. Thanks for post MMM and for the great advise Lochan. xx
Re: Disease killing dogs in the New Forest (UK) Here's the latest advice ... http://www.andersonmoores.com/vet/news/
Re: Disease killing dogs in the New Forest (UK) Here's a Facebook page specifically for dog owners in the New Forest area .... https://www.facebook.com/nfdog?fref=ts
Re: Disease killing dogs in the New Forest (UK) UPDATE http://www.epsomguardian.co.uk/news...ner_warns_of_Alabama_Rot_infection/?ref=var_0
Re: Disease killing dogs in the New Forest (UK) UPDATE Poor people, sounds like their dog went downhill extremely quickly. We haven't been to the New Forest for a while but every time Riley has a mark on his skin I watch it like a hawk and check him for symptoms
Re: Disease killing dogs in the New Forest (UK) NOW SPREADING This from a recent news article .... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...TEENTH-dog-dies-agony-walking-New-Forest.html and found this locally and thought it important to share .... "The bacteria, linked to e-coli, causing renal failure and death in dogs in the New Forrest (similar to Alabama Rot) has now been found in the Taunton area. One dog has already died and another is along way from recovery. Having developed a lesion under his armpit, Woody was blood and urine tested this morning. Thankfully, his kidneys are currently functioning correctly but he's on antibiotics and has a topical cream to be applied. He cannot have painkillers or the other drug that would normally be prescribed so any further symptoms are not masked or any side effects misinterpreted as symptoms. The normal advice of keeping an eye on skin wounds for 24/48 hours now no longer applies. If your dog has any lesion/blister on typically leg or face the go straight to the vet: particularly if he/she has been sick or has had diarrhea, or has had any difficulty peeing. Lesions can also appear in the armpits, in between toes and in the mouth - both on the gums and tongue. Vets are still very unclear as to what the cause is and how to protect our dogs from it so there is no guidance being given as to where we should or shouldn't be walking or what we would be looking out for, but most cases seem to have been in dogs who have been walked in woodland. Woody hasn't displayed any other symptoms and his bloods and urine were good so my vet is very much hoping she was being over cautious, but, with the similarity in lesions she wasn't prepared to take any chances and neither was/am I and we're to go straight back in if any further lesions or other symptoms develop. In the meantime I have everything crossed for him and Bella and any other dog that might be affected".
Re: Disease killing dogs in the New Forest (UK) NOW SPREADING Stay safe everyone,what a horrible thing to be about
Re: Disease killing dogs in the New Forest (UK) NOW SPREADING Ok, I go mad with worry everytime I read about this.
Re: Disease killing dogs in the New Forest (UK) NOW SPREADING http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/11079360.display/?ref=fbsend
Re: Disease killing dogs in the New Forest (UK) NOW SPREADING http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencet...1-canines-develop-lesions-kidney-failure.html
