Researchers uncover spike in potentially fatal ‘rat lungworm disease’

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June 17, 2025

Researchers are warning dog owners to be vigilant as a new study reveals a wet weather-driven spike in a potentially fatal disease.

Rat lungworm disease is caused by a parasite and is generally picked up by dogs after eating infected slugs and snails.

Dogs can die from an infection or be left…

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