CRGV, known as Alabama Rot, is a disease affecting dogs by causing damage to the skin and kidney's blood vessels
NEARLY 30 cases of Alabama Rot have been confirmed in-and-around Cheshire in recent years.
CRGV, known as Alabama Rot, is a disease affecting dogs by causing damage to the skin and kidney's blood vessels and can cause small blood clots.
Within a 20-mile radius of Cheshire, 27 cases have been confirmed in the past years, as per vets4pets.
A chunk of those cases are based around Greater Manchester, with a number also in Cheshire.
It is thought that the disease is picked up on the paws and legs of dogs on muddy walks.
The advice is to:
- Wash off woodland mud
- Check for signs of CGRV
- And if in doubt, call the vet.
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