Worms In The Lungs ? Really Worried

Rocky wasn't himself at all this morning so while I have been at work my mom took him to the vets as I was so worried about him. He was very lethargic & looked ill. My usual vet was off so the other vet at the clinic saw Rocky.

He said he has worms in his lungs ? He listened to his chest after hearing Rockys snorting noises that he makes & said it was very very rattley / mucus etc. He said he didn't think it could be an infection. He has given my Rocky an antibiotic jab & some worm tablets that he has to have over the next 3 days. I've never heard of worms getting into the lungs. I clean his poo up every day & have never seen any worms. I am really worried about my little guy. He also said Rocky didn't need to go back in for a check-up.

Have any of you heard of this ? I feel terrible, he hasn't seemed in any way to be poorly until this morning. He must have been suffering for ages.

I have heard about lungworm and that dogs can pick it up from eating slugs and snails but thats about all I know. Hopefully someone will be able to give you some more info about it

http://www.greendale.co.uk/index.php...=129&Itemid=34

might help you a bit xx

hope rockies ok soon xx

Hope Rocky is feeling much better really soon.

Thanks for the link...that's shocking...

no problem only happy to help xx

Aw I hope Rocky will soon be free of them! How horrid for the wee soul. Good thoughts going your way. Cuddles and doggy kisses from Loki xx

Hope Rocky feels better soon.
Maddie had lungworm a couple of years ago, I knew she had eaten a few snails but didn't think they would harm her as such but like Rocky her breathing wasn't right and I knew something was wrong. She had some 'worming' paste (can't remember what its called) to spread over her food. It cleared up pretty quickly
I just have to be extra watchful during 'snail' season that she doesn't get them before I do

I have heard of lung worm, but didn't know it was from snails.
None of mine find them attractive.......lol
So if they rattle etc its a case of getting the right wormer for it.

That's why I alternate between Drontal/Panacur and Milbemax as they all tackle slightly different worms.
Becky