Snails, Slugs Carry Lungworm Risk for Dogs

Snails and slugs thrive in warm, damp weather. They can also carry lungworm parasites, and dogs who eat them may become infected.

The basic information and warnings in this BBC article apply to dog owners in the US as well as the UK, so please be on guard. The primary symptom of lungworm infection is coughing.

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