Ash Croft Vets
Hardwick
169 St Neots Road
Hardwick
Cambridge, CB23 7QJ
Tel: 01954 210250
Papworth
Pendrill Court
Papworth
Cambridgeshire, CB23 3UY
Tel: 01480 831615
Emergency Out of Hours
Tel: 08455 004247
Worms
WORMS
Worms (intestinal)
Worms can be anywhere outside or inside, as microscopic eggs that are just waiting to be picked up and ingested by your pet. Fleas also play a role in the transfer of the tapeworm.Regular worming should be carried out at least every 3 months, possibly monthly if your pet hunts or eats carrion on walks.
Worms (Lung)
Angiostrongylus vasorum (dog lungworm).Lungworm has been known to be present in the UK for years but appeared to be confined to southern areas of England and Wales.
Today it is far more widespread. It is now considered to be endemic for the whole of the south of England and south Wales and there have been reports of incidences in the north west of England. Thus it is reasonable to consider that there is a risk of this condition throughout England and certainly many parts of Wales.
Routine roundworm remedies may be effective but this you should check with us on each occasion. There are very effective treatments for Angiostrongylus vasorum available. These treatments will specifically target lungworm as well as other intestinal parasites both roundworms, tapeworms and sometimes, external parasites, fleas and lice etc.
Some `spot-on’ preparations particularly Advocate (Bayer) are very effective.
Please refer to the 'Information Sheet' for further advice. In depth information can be found on the http://www.lungworm.co.uk
website.
