We are often asked about routine screening for parasites in imported dogs, and which tests we would recommend. The new pet travel and importation guideline from ESCCAP will be launched in the next 12 months but in the meantime for dogs imported into the UK we would recommend the following tests.

ESCCAP UK & Ireland is committed to risk-based and sustainable use of parasiticides, which should always be used in a manner that optimises the benefits to animal health and welfare, human health and the environment following One Health principles.

Thanks to Christine Middlemiss for highlighting in this week's Vet Record, the zoonotic risks of Brucella canis entering the UK in imported dogs https://bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/vetr.227. This risk extends to veterinary professionals coming into contact with infected dogs in practice as well as new owners and charity...

The Summer 2021 Parasite Forecast is now ready to download. Click here to view or visit our Parasite Forecast page.

The recent research highlighted in the Guardian reinforces the need to take environmental contamination with insecticides seriously.. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/nov/17/pet-flea-treatments-poisoning-rivers-across-england-scientists-find

The Autumn 2020 Parasite Forecast is now ready to download. Click here to view or visit our Parasite Forecast page.