Angiostrongylus cantonensis is a parasitic worm of rats. It is also called the rat lungworm. The adult form of the parasite is found only in rodents.
Can a dog recover from lungworm?
If you're worried it may be causing your pet to be sick contact your vet as soon as possible or, out of hours, find your nearest Vets Now pet emergency clinic or Vets Now 24/7 hospital. Once diagnosed and treated, most dogs will recover fully from lungworm.
How do you get rid of lungworm?
The parasites can be killed with specific antiparasitic drugs depending on the type of lungworm. Different medications include ivermectin, fenbendazole (Panacur™), Moxidectin+Imidacloprid (Advantage Multi™), and Milbemycin Oxime+praziquantel (Interceptor Plus™).
How long does it take to treat lungworm?
At times, surgery may be needed in order to remove nodules. An infection caught early can be treated with medication alone; however, it must be noted that the treatment is extensive, with the prescription being given four (4) times minimum, one week apart. Treatment may be to be repeated, or continued for two months.
What is the life cycle of lungworm?
The lifecycle of the lungworm is about 4 weeks long i.e. from the ingestion of larvae to the excretion of infective larvae by the affected animal. In the worst case, within four weeks of ingesting lungworm larvae, the cow or calf can be shedding literally millions of fresh larvae onto the pasture.
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