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Jul 7 2008

A DOG-KILLING parasite has been found in Scotland for the first time, scientists said yesterday.
Angiostronglyus vasorum - or French heartworm - is carried by slugs and snails which have increased in number here because of warmer temperatures.
The University of Glasgow Vet School recently treated a one-year-old weimaraner which had the parasite.
Professor John Gilleard said: "It never left Glasgow so it had to have come into contact with it here."
Staff urged dog owners to be alert to the symptoms of infection, as dogs can make a full recovery if treated.
They include a cough, breathing difficulties and unexplained bleeding.