'Rat lungworm' explained: What to know about the parasitic roundworm

FoxNews.com/Science ^ | Aug 1, 2018 - Update Nov 5, 2018 | Zoe Szathmary | Fox News

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A similar parasite of foxes and dogs has spread all over Europe and is now becoming ensconced into Southern England. I recently wondered why they were recommending heartworm preventative to dogs in England where there were no heartworms and discovered that the veterinarians were recommending the preventative for the dog/fox lungworm. It appears to me it is just a matter of time ( I predict ten years) before this parasite is in the SE US.

Thanks for the first-hand info. Are you still working as a vet? (animal doctor)

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https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/health/health-problems/sydney-man-who-contracted-rat-lungworm-after-eating-slug-dies/news-story/08b0e700a8d6d6c6709d2dd92dfeaa8f

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Rugby player who swallowed garden slug as dare has died, 8 years after health nightmare began

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https://www.foxnews.com/health/rugby-player-who-swallowed-garden-slug-as-dare-has-died-8-years-after-health-nightmare-began

[vetvetdoug]

I sold my practice and quit on 1 January ‘18 and just got back from England. I had an interesting visit to a veterinary practice about 70 miles North of London near Cambridge and learned some of the problems and non problems that British veterinarians have.

[MomwithHope]

We have a lot in common except this. LOL I would never eat anything slimy ever.

[Jamestown1630]

I’ve never had an opportunity to eat them, and doubt I would. I like them better alive ;-)

[Jamestown1630]

Maybe they are not ‘slimy’ when cooked. Maybe somebody here has enjoyed the experience and can let us know...

[EinNYC]

I sold my practice and quit on 1 January ‘18 and just got back from England. I had an interesting visit to a veterinary practice about 70 miles North of London near Cambridge and learned some of the problems and non problems that British veterinarians have.

I have been enjoying watching the videos on Professor Noel Fitzpatrick and how he innovates surgical parts and procedures to save pets. Man is totally dedicated to his cause. Did you ever meet him?