Affiliation:
1. Veterinary Surgeon and Co-owner of the Mount Veterinary Practice, Independent Parasitologist and Head of ESCCAP UK & Ireland
Abstract
Increasing numbers of imported rescue cats and dogs have been seen over the past few years with an associated risk of exotic pathogens entering the UK. This article provides an update on the parasitic infections seen in UK cats and dogs, as a result of changes in climate, habitat and movement of pets.