Alabama Rot: symptoms to look out for, most commonly affected dog breeds and where in UK are cases found

Cutaneous and Renal Glomerular Vasculopathy (CRGV), otherwise known as Alabama Rot, is a disease which can be deadly to dogs. The disease damages the blood vessels in the skin and kidneys, which causes visible sores on the skin and can lead to severe organ dysfunction and ultimately kidney failure.

Experts do not yet know what causes the disease, but warn dog owners of how they can protect against it. The main point made by groups such as the RSPCA is to wash down your dog after a muddy walk, especially one which was through woodland.