ARCHIVE: Rat Lungworm and Canine Infections: What Dog Owners Should Know

MAR 27, 2026-1 MIN
UF Health Podcasts

ARCHIVE: Rat Lungworm and Canine Infections: What Dog Owners Should Know

MAR 27, 2026-1 MIN

Description

On this archived episode of Animal Airwaves Live, uncover the hidden threat of rat lungworm in dogs with UF experts Dr. Heather Walden, an associate professor of parasitology, and Dr. Amy Stone, a clinical associate professor of primary care and dentistry. Dr. Walden will explore the parasitic nematode’s biology, while Dr. Stone will provide crucial insights into canine infection, clinical symptoms and treatment strategies specific to four-legged companions. Plus, learn how to protect your dogs from this established parasitic danger in Florida.