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The lungworm Angiostrongylus vasorum (also known as French Heartworm) is a parasite that infects dogs. The adult lungworm lives in the heart and major blood vessels supplying the lungs, where it can cause a host of problems. Left untreated, the infection can often be fatal.
The lungworm parasite is carried by slugs and snails. The problem arises when dogs purposefully or accidentally eat these common garden pests when rummaging through undergrowth, eating grass, drinking from puddles or outdoor water bowls, or pick them up from their toys. There is also the potential for dogs to become infected through coming into contact with the trail of mucus that slugs and snails leave behind.
Foxes can also become infected with the lungworm, and have been implicated in the spread of the parasite across the country.
There are two main problems caused by dogs becoming infected with lungworm:
Infection with lungworm can cause serious health problems in dogs, and is often fatal if not diagnosed and treated.
Dogs infected with lungworm spread the parasite into the environment, as the larvae of the parasite are expelled in the dog’s faeces. This increases the chances of other dogs becoming infected.
There is a solution that can be applied to the back of your dog’s neck which effectively treats lungworm. This monthly product also treats your dog for fleas and other common parasites such as fleas, worms (including lungworm) and mites. Speak to us for further advice.