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\"Lungworm\"One of the things we protect our dog against is the potentially fatal Lungworm. \u00a0The parasite<\/a> is carried by slugs and snails which are picked up by your dog<\/a> in play or eating.<\/p>\n

Although an infection can be fatal<\/a>, it is preventable with the correct treatment from your vet or pet professional.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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