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Post by cloud on Dec 15, 2019 9:33:11 GMT
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Post by goodie on Dec 15, 2019 10:48:42 GMT
 oh no Hope none of you will be affected
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Post by caryll on Dec 15, 2019 12:59:45 GMT
It's a horrible disease. Luckily there haven't been any cases in my immediate area.
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Post by gtrmacs on Dec 15, 2019 13:54:31 GMT
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Post by cockneychris on Dec 16, 2019 6:44:39 GMT
My (and Brian's) area seems to be free of it at the moment but anything like this will spread quite quickly. The last time I looked at that map there were far less markers on it than there is now. Just be vigilant.
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Post by caryll on Dec 21, 2019 7:13:16 GMT
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Post by gtrmacs on Dec 22, 2019 0:00:53 GMT
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Post by jenna53 on Dec 23, 2019 6:37:19 GMT
There are a worrying number of cases around my area - Greater Manchester - problem is you can't stop going on walks. I have to hose Kira's feet and belly after every walk anyway so can't do much else except keep an eagle eye out for anything untoward. Reading full report of the disease it seems that some dogs may be more susceptible than others.
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Post by cloud on Dec 23, 2019 9:25:48 GMT
Poor dog, there was a case last year at the bottom of the road but not near where Rockys walked, very worrying though.
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Post by caryll on Dec 23, 2019 9:30:47 GMT
I think the worst part of it is not knowing how it's passed on, and so not knowing where to avoid.
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Post by Carlin on Dec 23, 2019 9:38:54 GMT
I've been reading a bit about Alabama Rot and it seems to be somewhat isolated to the UK these days and there in the warmer regions. I wonder if it isn't a combination of pathogens, like a bacteria and fungus interacting to cause the infection. I read that infections are most common between November and May which is interesting. There is so little information about the disease  . Do any of you use shoes to protect the feet of your dogs and maybe a fullbody rainsuit? Buddy has a rain coat already since the weather here can be just awful. I've been considering getting some shoes for Buddy to protect his feet from damp due to his allergies. I dry his feet thoroughly after walks but he still gets the itchies on both right side paws.
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Post by caryll on Dec 23, 2019 10:36:27 GMT
We did buy some boots for Dempsey, but even after a month he wouldn't walk in them. He'd just prance around, lifting his feet about 3 feet off the ground & falling over!
Luckily, we've only had one suspected case near us, and a couple of definites in Rockingham Forest area.
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Post by cockneychris on Dec 23, 2019 14:47:48 GMT
I would get a set for the comedy value only :-)
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Post by goodie on Dec 23, 2019 17:49:53 GMT
Worrying, apparently 17 confirmed cases withn 20 miles of my area. We just have to watch out for any signs.
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Post by gsdgroupie on Dec 24, 2019 10:24:03 GMT
I would get a set for the comedy value only :-) I was thinking the same thing! 
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oh no 
