Dog dies from Alabama rot disease in Herefordshire

Dog owners in Herefordshire are being warned after a dog died from alabama rot.

The pet died after walking in Eastnor Deer Park near Ledbury.

In a statement, a local vet said: "We have been informed that there are no other cases pending, so it seems this was an isolated incident," the castle said in a statement.

"Alabama Rot is an extremely rare disease with only 271 cases reported in the whole of the UK since 2012.

"It is not known how the disease is contracted but it may be linked to mud.

"It is thought that washing your dog off after a muddy walk may help, as may sticking to the park roads and avoiding wet areas."