The best way to avoid lungworm is to make a monthly preventative treatment part of your dog's regular anti-parasite routine, alongside worming and flea treatments. . Your vet should be able to tell you how many cases of lungworm they see in your area and suggest an appropriate plan if your dog is at high risk.
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.
Do worming tablets protect against lungworm?
Regularly use a lungworm anti-parasite treatment Note that not all wormers, such as those for roundworm and tapeworm, are effective against lungworm, so make sure you speak to your vet about a suitable product that they can recommend.
How can lungworm be prevented?
preventing them from eating grass; preventing them from drinking from puddles or outdoor water bowls; discouraging them from carrying sticks; picking up and disposing of dog pooh appropriately to help to reduce the number of slugs and snails becoming infected and consequently reducing the risk to dogs.
How do I get my dog to stop eating snails?
Discourage your dog from eating plants and leaves, if possible, to reduce the risk of accidentally eating a slug too. Teach your dog to come away from slugs and snails if you ever see them getting too curious. Train your puppy to 'leave it' and distract them with an interesting toy to play with.
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