Do you know how easy it is for your pet to pick up a worm burden? By just licking the slime of a snail trail can help spread worms into your pet! Some worms can cause a pot bellied appearance and some can cause, in extreme cases, death – this is why it isRead More
Lungworm or Angiostrongylus vasorum is being seen more commonly in dogs in our region of West London. It is spread from foxes to slugs or snails, and if a dog eats a slug or snail or licks the slug “trail” it can become infected. This can progress to a life threatening infection, which can causeRead More
Dog ear infections are commonly seen in many breeds but why is this ? Certain breeds such as those with long floppy ears may be more susceptible, but we do see ear infections in all breeds with all types of ears. The main causes are Bacterial or fungal infection– if the ear becomes full ofRead More
Dogs can pick up a dangerous disease from slugs and snails in your garden, called lungworm or angiostrongylus. It is being spread by foxes to the slugs or snails and if your dog eats a slug or snail, or even licks the slug trail it can pick up the disease, which can cause severe bleedingRead More
Toxocara canis is a common type of roundworm found in the digestive tract of dogs. The parasite can be found in the environment particularly in parks and exercise areas and can effect any type, age or breed of dog. Puppies can get the worms passed on from their mothers can become infected whilst stillRead More
