Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Wet weather causing chest problems for cats and dogs in UK

This article says that vets across the country are seeing an "increase in cats and dogs with lungworms caused by eating snails, which thrive in wet conditions.Sean Wensley, PDSA senior veterinary surgeon, said: "Some slugs and snails carry infective larvae which, if eaten by a cat or a dog, can lead to lungworm."

Remember that you need to carry out a thorough worming programme for the whole of your pet's life.
Wet weather causing chest problems for cats and dogs, says charity - Telegraph
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