Dog owners warned as 'mysterious and deadly' flesh rotting bug spreads across Britain 

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• Alabama rot, also known as CRGV, first appeared in America in the 1980s
• Disease causes ulcer-like skin sores and/or sudden kidney failure in dogs
• Owners being urged to take extra precautions as more cases are reported
• Jon Beal's dog Bruno died just a week after contracting the deadly disease

By JENNY STANTON FOR MAILONLINE

A heartbroken dog owner has backed a new campaign to raise awareness of a 'mysterious and deadly' disease affecting canines across the country.

Jon Beal's beloved rescue spaniel Bruno contracted Alabama rot, known as CRGV, and died about a week later after being taken for a walk in the New Forest.

'When he became ill, it was both shocking and painful to see him reduced to such a weak animal,' he told MailOnline. 'In losing Bruno we lost our best friend, and Monty, our other spaniel, grows old without his brother.'

It always amazes me how many people try to save money and buy a cheap poorly made dog bed for their pets, when they could for only a few pounds more have a dog bed that will last much longer and be more comfortable for their pet as well. Why do we do this?

For ourselves we buy memory foam super comfortable beds, but for our loved pets any cheap bed seems to be ok and for some reason we keep buying this type of pet bed over and over as they tend not to last very long. So what is the alternative?

A waterproof dog bed will tend to last at least 10 times longer but cost only a little more, memory foam is available for older dogs, and a waterproof bed is probably the most sensible buy you can make for your pet.

And it will last you and your pet much longer, the beds are velcro sealed not zipped as dogs hate zips, the fur your dog continually sheds does not stick to our fabric it will simply fall off, the best waterproof beds use fabric we a 600 denier fabric this is a highly durable waterproof fabric, although it is not chew proof (no pet bed is) it will stand up to robust dog nesting. 

Another plus is that the doggy smells that normally attach themselves to a standard dog bed will also be avoided with our fabric, so your house will not smell. Dirt dries and falls off, making cleaning this type of bed a simple task, you can remove the cover and place in the washing machine, or wash with a wet sponge and hang to dry.

Here are the full features of the beds I am describing:

• Waterproof and dirt resistant
• Chew and scratch resistant
• Mold and mildew resistant
• Hair and odour resistant
• Flea and mite resistant
• Zipperless design (should use velcro)
• Memory foam or high loft fibre filling
• Machine washable or hose and wash
• Tough durable fabric and super comfy
• Use indoors, outdoors or anywhere

Sensible dog owners buy sensible dog beds, if only!

Try to avoid the cheap imported beds from china they will not last, quality dog beds are hand made in UK, free delivery is usually available and a 30 day return policy is what you should look for, so you and your pet will be happy.

Don't be a sheep, it's time to make the change, this type of dog bed will save you £££'s in the long term, please look for quality pet beds all Made in the UK.

Written By Jonathan Davies

From www.DogDoza.co.uk