Heartworm and Lung worm

[Izzie]

Because of some of the pages have gone and I cant find the info

Val, Bev, SP what the difference between the two and what is the usual treatment? Also what is the preventative?

[Sweetypye]

Angiostrongylus vasorum is found in right side of heart and pulmonary artery.  Clinical signs cough and breathing difficulties.

Oslerus osleri lives in trachea; clinical signs as above.

Crensosoma vulpis lives in airways clinical signs similar to kennel cough

No one wormer will deal with all three, treatment depends on accurate diagnosis.

Vectored via infected faeces, slugs, snails, frogs, foxex and even direct licking of each other.

There is no preventative apart from preventing dogs eating faeces, snails, slugs and coming into contact with infected dogs/foxes

[Izzie]

Thank you!  ;D

someone on another forum believes giving advocate on a monthly basis will prevent both and I knew you had said somewhere that there is no preventative

[Anonymous]

Advocate is a heartworm preventative, but with lungworm it is just a treatment
From the Bayer site
   * heartworm prevention
   * flea and lice treatment and prevention of flea infestations. The product can be also used as part of a treatment strategy for FAD (Flea Allergy Dermatitis)
   * gastrointestinal worm control including several larval stages
   * treatment of lungworms in dogs (Angiostrongylus vasorum)
   * control of ear mites in cats and dogs
   * control of sarcoptic mange in dogs
   * control of Demodex mites in dogs

Advocate® eliminates angiostrongylosis caused by Angiostrongylus
vasorum. French heartworm is an increasing problem worldwide and
hard to diagnose.
Advocate® ensures control of the biting louse (Trichodectes canis).

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