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Pet ownership in the UK remains high, bringing with it the wonderful health and psychological benefits of a strong human-animal bond. This close relationship however, also brings the potential for parasites and parasitic disease to enter the home. This makes control of parasites vital to protect animal and human health as well as maintaining a strong and healthy relationship between pet and owner. Increased pet travel, movement of people and climate change are leading to rapidly expanding distributions of parasites and the risks they bring. So, which parasites are relevant to UK cats and dogs in the 21st century and what can be dome to avoid them? This webinar will outline parasite threats in the UK today and the health risks they pose to pets, the public and Veterinary professionals. Identifying these threats and the measures required to control them is the first important step in ensuring that adequate parasite control is achieved.
