This is a new one on me! A French Heartworm which has made it to the UK has now appeared in Scotland. Will we be next?
Parasite migration signals climate change from PhysOrg.com
A parasite that thrives on warm conditions has been discovered in Scotland for the first time, supporting theories of climate change.
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We were looking after a friend’s young dog this summer in Dublin, which grew quickly ill and died, despite medical care. The autopsy showed a french heartworm infestation. It would appear that warmer, wetter conditions in Ireland are allowing this worm to appear here too.