An online map has indicated the areas of Sussex that have had cases of a deadly disease for dogs.

Alabama Rot, also known as CRGV, is a disease that affects all dog breeds no matter age, weight or size.

If the disease is not spotted and treated quickly it can lead to potentially fatal and sudden kidney failure.

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It is thought that Alabama Rot is picked up on muddy walks on paws and legs, so washing off mud is vital to help protect dogs.

Signs to look out for are skin lesions, a patch of red skin or an open ulcer, sore skin around the elbow or knee, and kidney failure which includes vomiting, reduced hunger and unusual tiredness.

An online interactive map is available online to see the hotspots in specific areas, created by Vets4pets.

The Argus: There have been 10 cases of Alabama rot within a 20 mile radius since 2012

Hotspots in Sussex are as follows:

  • Patching - detected February 2016 - Areas walked: Unknown
  • Angmering - detected February 2016 - Areas walked: Unknown
  • North Chailey - detected April 2017 - Areas walked: Redhouse Common, North Chailey; from New Heritage Way, North Chailey down through Wapsbourne Farm up past Kicks Cottage Campsite and down Butterbox Lane to Sloop Lane
  • West Chiltington - detected April 2017 - Areas walked: Unknown
  • Brighton - detected December 2017 - Areas walked: Unknown
  • Petworth - detected January 2018 - Areas walked: Petworth Park, Lord's Piece, Sheep Downs (Petworth), Jubilee Fields (Billingshurst)
  • Worthing - detected February 2018 - Areas walked: Land near Cote Street, High Salvington
  • Maplehurst - detected May 2018 - Areas walked: Unknown
  • Southwater - detected October 2019 - Areas walked: Unknown
  • Horsham - detected November 2019 - Areas walked: Unknown

To view the interactive map see here: www.vets4pets.com/pet-health-advice/alabama-rot/