Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists has confirmed two more cases of the usually fatal cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy (CRGV), otherwise known as Alabama Rot. 

The two cases came from Bristol and Kingsbridge, Devon, taking the total number this year to five countrywide.

David Walker, American, RCVS and EBVS European specialist in small animal internal medicine, who leads the team at Anderson Moores, said: “We’re very sad to confirm two further cases of CRGV.

"Unfortunately, we find ourselves at the time of year when cases are most commonly identified."

There were 47 confirmed cases in 2020 and 28 in 2021.

The two new cases bring the total to 284 since the disease was first detected in the UK in 2012.   

Anderson Moores has launched a website dedicated to Alabama Rot, which offers advice and information for owners and veterinary professionals, including a live map of confirmed cases across the UK: www.alabama-rot.co.uk. 

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