The Accidental Smallholder Forum
Pets & Working Animals => Dogs => Topic started by: Lesley Silvester on June 01, 2014, 11:25:45 pm
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Does anyone else have a dog who eats slugs? Can it do him any harm? He was very sick yesterday but that is more likely to be the daffodil bulbs he dug up and ate.
Re the slugs, when I see one I take a knife to it (I have a special slug murdering knife) and thought the birds were eating the bits until I could Pirate eating them.
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Slugs can pass lungworm on to dogs which can be deadly!
'Lungworm is a particularly dangerous condition as if left untreated, it is often fatal. Signs to look out for include coughing, reluctance to exercise, depression, weight loss, fits, vomiting, diarrhoea, weakness, paralysis and persistent bleeding from even small cuts. Dogs known to eat slugs and snails should also be considered candidates for a check up with a vet, even if they are showing no outward signs of infection.'
I would suggest getting your dog tested. Hope it is OK. :fc:
Helen
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Treat him for lungworm regularly. Cases are on the increase in the uk and it seems widespread so protect any dog that eats slugs. some dogs just seem at acted to eating slugs :tired:
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Thanks for the advice. He is my OH's guide dog so very important to keep him healthy. I think a phone call to the vet at least is called for.