Local Vet - Reporting on Alabama rot, Why its still keeping Experts Baffled


Alabama Rot“Experts Baffled”

First cases

The first cases of Alabama rot were reported in the USA in the 1980’s, it had been noticed in the greyhound community first then spread from there.
In the UK Alabama rot first came to light in November 2012, by January 2014 there had been an outbreak across England although a wide range of breeds were affected. 

Alabama rot has continued to spread across England, with a case being reported as far north as North Yorkshire in March 2015.

What is Alabama Rot?

Alabama rot or idiopathic cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV) condition, often fatal, in 9 out 0f 10 dogs.

Signs and Symptoms

In all cases skin lesions form on the body. Within one to nine days of the skin lesions appearing, renal shutdown often follows, if untreated ultimately leading to death.

Common symptoms include, but are not limited to:

·         Skin lesions, ulcers, sores or bite marks
·         Lethargy or a loss of energy
·         Loss of appetite and a reluctance to eat
·         Jaundice such as a discolouration in your dog's eyes, gums or nostrils
·         Vomiting or gagging have been observed in some cases at later stages of Alabama Rot
·         Kidney failure occurs in a minority of cases, however if it does occur, it usually proves fatal

Number of case Alabama rot

Up till the 8th may 2017 Alabama rot had killed 98 dogs, 22 unconfirmed and 35 suspected cases brining this to 155 in totals.

How can I stop my dog getting Alabama rot?
The answer to this is you can’t!
What you can do is:

Try avoiding taking your dogs for walks in muddy, wooded areas – especially if there's recently been heavy rainfall.
If that's unavoidable, make sure you wash your dog's paws and legs thoroughly when you get back from the walk.
Check your dog regularly for the early signs of Alabama rot, if you have any doubts take your dog to your local vet for a check-up before it’s too late.
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