How do I prevent my dog getting lungworm? preventing them from eating food left outdoors; preventing them from eating faeces; preventing them from eating grass; preventing them from drinking from puddles or outdoor water bowls; discouraging them from carrying sticks;
Can you protect your dog against lungworm?
Thankfully, although you can't stop your dog being exposed to lungworms, there are lots of options for preventing an infestation developing. Regular worming treatments. Worming treatments usually come in the form of tablets or spot-ons, and may manage a range of parasites including lungworms.
What Wormer protects against lungworm?
Advocate is the only product to prevent and treat lungworm. When given monthly, Advocate prevents the establishment of an infection. If your vet suspects your dog may have already become infected with this parasite, they can be prescribed Advocate to treat the condition.
Do dogs have to eat slugs to get lungworm?
Research has found that the lungworm larvae can be released into the slime produced by slugs1. It means that your dog may become infected simply by ingesting the slime – your pet doesn't need to eat an entire slug or snail to be at risk of lungworm.
Can dogs get lungworm from eating grass?
Slugs and snails carry the lungworm larvae and dogs generally become infected when they play with and consume them. They can also come into contact by eating grass, drinking from puddles, outdoor water bowls or toys that have been left outside in grass as the larvae can be left in the slugs and snails slime trail.
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