IshotRogerRabbit 46 Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 It's all fine and well saying that nobody's ever heard of anybody's dog ever having it but, going by the article it is there and should be taken seriously by dog owners in the area. I've no idea how often the scientists carry out these tests or whether some dogs can actually carry it without being affected. They're obviously popular places for dog walkers so i would certainly be avoiding them. Quote Link to post
IshotRogerRabbit 46 Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 What was the outcome mate? treated and cured ...... Good to hear mate. What symptoms did you notice in the dog and how was it treated? Quote Link to post
jade 1 7 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 prevention is better than trying to cure.when you have signs of lungworm it is uselly to late. use panacua or millbra max .its a horable death. sos for spelling Quote Link to post
salukixgrey 779 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 If a greyhound gets lungworm it probably wouldn't matter if treated but if a working dog that needs to perform for longer periods gets it as it messes up there lung then it could mean early retirement death if not treated..I had 2 dogs get it one was ok after treatment and rest the other wasn't the same, my bitches throat swelled up it causes more bleeding to minor cuts or bruising they go blood shot in the whites of there eyes no stamina cough blocked nose.. I use advocate now panacur good to I used it for pups and I put copper take around stainless bowl I got told they won't go on it better be safe that sorry Quote Link to post
MIK 4,754 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I came home from lampin the last time at home and went to put the dogs back in there kennels and the runs was were covered in slugs ....so I got slug pellets and spread them around the perameter of the kennel block and there were hundreds dead in the morning ....this wet summer has been good for them my game crop can vouch for that Quote Link to post
jukel123 6,570 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 My dog died after eating slug pellets - Shields Gazette Quote Link to post
MIK 4,754 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 My dog died after eating slug pellets - Shields Gazette Thats why I put them around the perameters and not in the runs Quote Link to post
planete 120 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 http://www.lungworm.co.uk/lungworm-map/ Quote Link to post
low plains drifter 9,466 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 (edited) I use the sediment from the bottom of home made ale buckets put a small amount into a few containers wherever needed clears the slugs in no time Edited September 17, 2015 by low plains drifter Quote Link to post
sandymere 8,261 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Heard somewhere today that there is a lungworm epidemic in the west of Scotland. Should be online somewhere. Slugs the culprit apparently. Anyone in that area it might be wise to keep an eye on the dogs for any unusual behaviour! Thats endemic not epidemic........ Quote Link to post
IshotRogerRabbit 46 Posted September 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 Heard somewhere today that there is a lungworm epidemic in the west of Scotland. Should be online somewhere. Slugs the culprit apparently. Anyone in that area it might be wise to keep an eye on the dogs for any unusual behaviour! Thats endemic not epidemic........ Yes, I did notice that after I posted Quote Link to post
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