Curiosity killed the dog?

In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of lungworm infestations. This increase is thought to be, in part, down to an increase in the average summer time temperature. The nematode responsible for the infection is A. vasorum, a member of the canidae family. Continue reading “Curiosity killed the dog?” »


Tick, tick, boooommm!

Ticks are most prevalent between the months of April and October. They use dogs, and other animals, as hosts between their lifecycles. This means that once a tick attaches itself to it’s host, it will begin to feed rapidly, and become engorged with their host’s blood. Continue reading “Tick, tick, boooommm!” »