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References & Further Reading

The veterinary sources behind this guide. Lungworm advice should always be tailored to your animal by a licensed vet.

The information on Lungworms.com is compiled from established veterinary references and parasitology sources. The items below are widely recognised starting points for anyone wanting to read further.

  • Merck Veterinary Manual — Respiratory parasites and lungworm overviews across companion animals and livestock.
  • Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) — Guidelines on diagnosis and control of respiratory nematodes in dogs and cats.
  • European Scientific Counsel Companion Animal Parasites (ESCCAP) — Recommendations on controlling worms, including lungworm, in dogs and cats.
  • Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook — Reference dosing and safety information for anthelmintics such as fenbendazole and the macrocyclic lactones.
  • AHDB / national livestock health bodies — Guidance on cattle husk (Dictyocaulus viviparus), grazing management and vaccination.
  • Peer-reviewed veterinary parasitology literature — Studies on Angiostrongylus vasorum, Aelurostrongylus abstrusus and Dictyocaulus species.

Important

Drug doses and protocols are summarised here for general education and can change. They are not a substitute for current product labelling or your veterinarian’s instructions. Always confirm before treating.

Have a correction or a source to suggest? This is a living reference maintained alongside VETR.