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A NEW THREAT EMERGES - The Veterinary Profession is seeing an increase in the incidence of dog's becoming infected with a potentially fatal parasite which they can pick up from slugs and snails. Lungworm or French Heartworm can cause a huge array of symptoms, including bleeding disorders, collapse, coughing and potentially death. Originally recognised in the S-E of the country, there is evidence of spread northwards and there have been confirmed cases in this area.