I THANK the Shuttle/Times and News so very much for printing my letter on October 27, concerning the sudden illness of my two dogs while staying in my caravan in Bewdley.

The vet now says it is a virus, and that these viruses are always about and can be caught at any time.

People need to be made aware of how quickly they can kill a dog, and be on their guard if these symptoms develop (sickness and diarrhoea).

As I explained previously, my one dog died, but the update on my other dog, Whiskey, is that he is much better but still being treated by the vet.

CHRISTINE SUMMERS

Pool Lane, Oldbury