AN INTERACTIVE map has revealed where deadly Alabama rot has been reported across Greater Manchester.
According to the map published by Vets 4 Pets, 35 cases have been reported within a 20 mile radius of Bolton.
Pet owners are being urged to remain vigilant as the cause of the disease is currently unknown.
Vets4pets said: “As the cause of Alabama rot is still unknown, there is no known way to prevent your dog from contracting the disease, although there have been cases of closely associated dogs becoming affected.”
What is Alabama Rot?
Also known as Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy (CRGV), Alabama rot is a disease which causes damage to the skin as well as the kidney’s blood vessels.
This damage can lead to skin ulcers and in the worst case scenario kidney failure.
Worryingly, the cause of Alabama rot is currently unknown and research is still ongoing.
According to the RSPCA, most reports come from pet owners who walk their dogs in the countryside, and that most cases are reported during winter and spring.
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