Babesiosis attacks the blood cells of dogs causing lethargy, weakness, pale gums, red/brown urine and fever, among other symptoms. Four dogs have contracted canine babesiosis in Harlow, Essex, in recent months despite not travelling abroad, with three of the animals dying.
Uranium deposits are found all over the world. The largest deposits of uranium are found in Australia, Kazakhstan and Canada. High-grade deposits are only found in Canada.
Uranium is a naturally occurring radioactive metal in the soil and can also come from mine tailings. A concentration above 0.020mg/L in drinking water is above the Drinking Water Quality Guidelines. Uranium is easily released from the body if ingested.