Scientists need help from dog owners to identify cause of Seasonal Canine Illness and are calling upon dog owners to complete an online questionairre to help discover the truth. A mystery illness which has claimed the lives of 12 dogs in Warwickshire, Norfolk and Nottinghamshire is being investigated by the Animal Health Trust (AHT).

Speaking to the Coventry Telegraph, Jo Atkinson of the Forestry Commission, said: “We have ruled out man-made poisons. We believe that the problem is a natural one.”

If you have walked your dogs at any of the four sites since the beginning of August 2010, please download, and return, the relevant questionnaire and map from the AHT’s website: www.aht.org.uk

Talking Point

What do you believe the cause of the problem is?

Could it be the highly toxic blue-green algae?