Dog walkers have been urged to hose their canine friends down after walking on muddy ground. (Image: Getty Images/Cultura RF)Vet Fiona Macdonald told The Sunday Times : "Walking dogs on muddy ground seems to be the common factor. (Image: Getty Images)In November Mirror Online reported that a fresh outbreak of Alabama Rot had caused anxiety among animal lovers. Find out more about the dangers of Alabama Rot - and how to protect your dog. "We can't stress enough however that over 99% of skin lesions will not be caused by Alabama Rot."

Source: Daily Mirror December 30, 2018 13:18 UTC