While travelling abroad there is the potential to contract other diseases which are not so highly regulated – but are still highly important!
Some of the diseases include:
- Babesiosis
- Ehrlichiosis
- Hepatozoonosis
- Leishmaniasis
- Heartworm
- Canine Brucellosis
These diseases are not found in the UK so all animals that have lived solely in the UK will not have faced them and will therefore be more susceptible to the disease when abroad. A lot of these diseases can be spread through vectors such as flies, mosquitos and ticks!
Some preventative measures can be taken for some of these diseases so it is best to speak to us at the surgery so we can advise you on these to ensure your pet will be as safe as possible.
