英国狗主人警告说，在潮湿的秋季天气里，蛞蝓和蜗牛感染肺虫的风险会上升。 UK dog owners warned of rising lungworm risk from slugs and snails in wet autumn weather.

英国狗主被警告说,肺虫的危险正在上升,肺虫是一种可能致命的寄生虫,这种寄生虫是由在潮湿的秋天潮湿的天气中繁衍的鼻涕虫传播的。 UK dog owners are being warned of a rising risk of lungworm, a potentially fatal parasite spread by slugs and snails that thrive in damp, wet autumn weather. 随着活动增加,狗可能因吞食这些害虫或受污染的水、草或玩具而感染。 As activity increases, dogs can become infected by ingesting these pests or contaminated water, grass, or toys. 症状包括咳嗽、呼吸困难和疲惫,早期治疗至关重要。 Symptoms include coughing, breathing difficulties, and lethargy, and early treatment is critical. 兽医们敦促所有者避免水坑、步行后清洗狗爪、防止与鼻涕虫和蜗牛接触、将食物和水碗留在室内,并使用正常的蠕虫治疗方法。 Veterinarians urge owners to avoid puddles, rinse dogs’ paws after walks, prevent contact with slugs and snails, keep food and water bowls indoors, and use regular worming treatments. 如果出现症状,即时兽医护理是必不可少的。 Prompt veterinary care is essential if symptoms appear.