Sco77w Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 I've just been to give the dogs a run in Clumber Park and at the entrance to where I sometimes walk them was a sign posted by the AHT (Animal Health Trust) warning of SCI. They have an online survey that they are asking people to complete if they use any of the following places for dog walking: Sandringham Estate or Thetford Forest, Norfolk, Sherwood Forest or Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire or Rendlesham Forest, Suffolk. They state that these sites aren't listed due to dogs being ill in these areas but it makes you wonder. Either last year or the year before the pet dog of a local family fell ill and died after being in the park. It sparked rumors of poisoning and signs went up asking people to keep dogs on leads. I just wondered if any of you use any of the other areas and have heard similar stories. http://www.aht.org.uk/sci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudbas Posted October 22, 2012 Report Share Posted October 22, 2012 Hi sco77w im local to you Mansfield its about this time of year when all the signs go up around us for people to be aware of SCI. Was at the vets last thurs and asked him about it there has been no cases of it so far but there are tests going on. Told me to keep an eye out for sickness and the dog being lathargic. Lets hope it dosnt happen. By the way are you still going to blyth gundogs training ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 There was somethimg on TV about this the other day. Some owners dog's were getting very ill, and in some cases, even dying. Tests were conducted, and samples taken from the wooded areas where the dogs ran around. The main culprit, although not 100% proven yet, are mites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted October 23, 2012 Report Share Posted October 23, 2012 It was on BBC countryfile, worth watching if you are near the areas. Here is the link to it on iplayer http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006t0bv/episodes/player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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