Rabbit virus danger in the UK

[Catherine]

The Alabama Rot does sound like it could be environmental. It only happens to a small number of dogs in a particular area. I would wonder about a plant that is toxic, but only some of the time. Maybe its sap is toxic to dogs. If it absorbed through the skin that would explain the blisters and exposure to certain chemicals will destroy the kidneys very quickly.


The rabbit virus sounds very bad. We have not done well treating any of the haemorrhagic fevers. Look how long it took to get the latest Ebola outbreak under control.

I do hope they at least figure out how it is spread. That would help people to protect their pets.