In short, this means that the answer to the question of whether slugs and snails are poisonous to dogs is no. However, they are potentially dangerous due to the risk of lungworm. 1 июл. 2019 г.
Are garden snails harmful to dogs?
Garden snails and slugs pose life-threatening risk to dogs and humans. According to Brisbane doctors, rat lung worm is endemic in Australia's tropical and warm areas, particularly in urban areas such as Brisbane and Sydney.
Why does my dog eat garden snails?
The worm needs slug and snail hosts in order to grow and develop, and it's from eating these that infection may occur. Dogs then pass larvae in their waste, which in turn infect slugs and snails. So the more infected slugs and snails eaten, the more likely disease is then rapidly spread within dog communities.
What if my dog eats a snail?
But, if you live in an area where cases of lungworm in dogs have been reported and you suspect your dog has eaten a slug or a snail, you should contact your vet right away. If you notice any unusual signs in your dog, or think they may be infected, take your pet to the vet and discuss your concerns.
Can snails harm dogs?
Dogs can become infected from eating slugs or snails carrying the parasite. Infective larvae can also survive in their slime trails for around two weeks in damp conditions1, and thus potentially provide another route of exposure to the parasite.”
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