found this in a magazine

Curiosity killed the dog?

The life threatening lungworm Angiostrongylus vasorum is carried by slugs and snails. if your dog comes into contact with these common garden pests there is a risk it could become infected

for more information go to
http://www.lungworm.co.uk/scripts/pages/en/home.php
or ask your vet for details

BE LUNGWORM AWARE!

i think we had a thread like this not long ago hun... its quite worrying

sorry i havent seen it so i didnt no oh well i can tell ppl about it agen lol

It's good you bringing to our attention again Nix, because we (well I anyway) tend to forget about it, it's horrible and I hope no one on here dogs ever get it :love:

I hate slugs, we used to get loads coming into our living room but the last few weeks we havent had any. First time in 4 years, wonder why?? :thinking: Were constantly on slug guard though with the pups

Misty used to have a thing about slugs and bring them in from outside and put them on the carpet (or worse, in my hand when I was sleeping) :2431:

we get alot ov slugs in our garden bings has never bothered wit them but now wit blaze we r gonna have 2 keep a close eye on him

thanks for info nix