Alabama Rot, a rare killer disease of dogs, has reached Oxfordshire.
It is serious with no cure and kills 80% of affected animals. Immediate advice is to always wash your dog’s feet after muddy walks as thinking is that it is picked up by stagnant water.
Find out more from the local press and online sources. E.g.
http://www.countryfile.com/news/alabama-rot-dog-disease-what-you-need-know