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Dog Owners warned over killer worm.

Tracey — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 12:49:37 +0000

Dog owners warned over killer worm

Thursday, April 7 05:08 pm Yahoo News

Animal experts are warning dog owners to learn how to spot the tell-tale signs of a killer parasite which is spreading at an “alarming rate” around the UK.

Lungworm, a potentially fatal infection for dogs, has become increasingly diagnosed by vets, the Be Lungworm Aware campaign has warned.

A spokesman said 37 per cent of vets in the UK have diagnosed at least one case of the parasite in 2010 compared to only 16 per cent in 2008.

Vet Luke Gamble said: “Once a problem seen only in isolated areas, lungworm is spreading at an alarming rate in the UK.

“While dog owners are becoming more aware of lungworm, there is still a real lack of understanding as to the warning signs associated with the condition and how to prevent or treat it.”

Dogs become infected with lungworm after eating common garden slugs and snails carrying the larvae. A spokesman for the campaign said an infected dog may have breathing difficulties, be lethargic and cough. Other signs include weight loss, fits, reduced appetite, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness, paralysis and persistent bleeding from minor cuts.

Sarah Wright, editor of Your Dog magazine, said: “While lungworm poses a real risk to all dogs, it can be easily treated if caught early enough and with new advances in veterinary medicine, even prevented.

“With the increasing number of reported incidents, it is more important than ever before that owners are aware of the signs to look out for.”

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/4/20110407/tuk-dog-owners-warned-over-killer-worm-dba1618.html

Missing Parsons Jack Russell – can you help?

Tracey — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:13:58 +0000

MISSING

HAVE YOU SEEN THIS DOG

Parsons Jack Russell, Neutered Female and Micro chipped

White Wiry haired with brown patches on ears

Was wearing a brown collar with name tag

Missing since 4^th October from Dogmersfield, Hampshire

Is in need of daily medication for cataracts and requires operation

REWARD FOR SAFE RETURN

Owners can be contacted on

07977 298405 or 07747 761424

Dog Poison Warning – Please be aware

Tracey — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 09:34:26 +0000

WARNING TO DOG WALKERS FROM THE LABRADOR LIFELINE TRUST

http://www.labrador-lifeline.co.uk/

Please be advised that Badger Setts and their surrounds are now being baited with sausages, jacket potatoes and other tasty morsels to attract Badgers. Sadly it will also attract your dog. These items are being laced with Paracetamol which, if ingested by your dog in the first instance will cause D & V. If you think your dog may have been nosing around a known Badger sett or trail and develops symptoms – don’t hesitate get it to a vet and mention Paracetamol. This is the latest way of destroying Badgers – other ways are the use of rat poison and strychnine. We are aware of one Labrador death already.

Missing Pet – can you help?

Tracey — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 11:19:11 +0000

Missing cat Miss Mistoffelees (Misty).

Missing since the 15th March from the Abbey Road area in Popley, Basingstoke, if you recognise her or have any information, please contact us.

Thank you for your help.

Dogs stolen from Claydon – Reward

Tracey — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:34:56 +0000

£2000 Reward (by owner) for information leading to the safe return of dogs stolen from Claydon, Bucks. Contact 07793 601523.

Please do not contact Petpals with information.