dogs may have been imported illegally to the UK to sell but were abandoned by cruel traders when they became unwell.Experts at the charity say the puppies were microchipped with a Hungarian chip which isn't registered in the UK, suggesting they were victims of the illegal trade in animals.Samantha Garvey, the RSPCA's chief inspector for Essex, said the animals died of suspected parvovirus - a highly contagious disease which can cause severe vomiting, diarrhoea and dehydration.The cyclist who found the helpless puppies, believed to be around eight weeks old, said he spotted them when one "peeked" out of the box.Describing the case as "horrific", the RSPCA inspector said: "We see it a lot.
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