How to Protect Dogs from Lungworm / French Heartworm
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How to Protect Dogs from Lungworm / French Heartworm

ByDogHeirs Team

French Heartworm, or Lungworm, as it is commonly referred to in the United Kingdom, is caused by a parasitic nematode (roundworm or lungworm), Angiostrongylus vasorum. The roundworm infects dogs and other canine species, such as foxes and wolves, and causes canine angiostrongylosis. Dogs of all ages and breeds can become infected with French Heartworm /…

Blastomycosis in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
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Blastomycosis in Dogs: Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

ByDogHeirs Team

Blastomycosis is a relatively rare, but potentially fatal fungal infection caused by the pathogen Blastomyces dermatitidis. The fungus grows in moist soil or vegetation. In certain conditions, spores are released into the air that can be inhaled by dogs or people, thereby infecting them. Once the pathogen enters the lungs, the spores transform into large,…