chelseafan 2,303 Report post Posted January 21, 2018 A Hampshire vet thinks she may have found a link between Alabama rot and a bacteria found in fish that causes similar symptoms. This organism is found in fresh and brackish water common bodies of water found near dog walking paths.It’s early days yet for definitive proof more data is needed but hundreds of dogs have died contracting this flesh eating disease, very few survive.Another good reason to keep all dogs on leads when walking, for their own protection, at least you’d know what they’re eating and drinking. Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners mobile app 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robke 13,368 Report post Posted January 21, 2018 let's hope that they found the cause and then a cure for this... but agree another good reason not to let them offlead in forest area's ... 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulG 1,297 Report post Posted January 21, 2018 so we cant take our dogs swimming now 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BingBlaze n Skyla 15,134 Report post Posted January 21, 2018 Don't suppose it's worth the risk really is it Sent from my [device_name] using http://Husky Owners mobile app 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rachael_Astro 2,063 Report post Posted January 21, 2018 I wouldn't even risk walking mine through forests at all, really hope they find the cause and cure! Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
