Nick and have begun to plan our spring and autumn trips away and I would imagine many other caravanners are too. Vets still don't know what is causing Seasonal Canine Illness but there are some sites where there have been the highest number of cases reported, so it would be best to avoid these places if you're planning your trips away. The sites are the Sandringham Estate and Thetford Forest in NORFOLK, Clumber park and sherwood forest in NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, and Rendlesham Forest in SUFFOLK, as reported here on the Camping and Caravanning Club website.
It's really important to be aware of the signs and symptoms (vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and/or abdominal pain) and get to an emergency vet immediately. REMEMBER to put an emergency vets number local to the site you will be staying in your diary or phone before you go away. It is also worth contacting them in advance to let them know you are staying nearby and asking if it is ok to contact them in an emergency.
As far as I know, vets believe harvest mites are responsible for carrying the virus but that has not yet been proven.
REMEMBER and RECOGNISE the symptoms and BE PREPARED with a contact for a veterinary practice.
Happy Caravanning!
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