Tick-borne disease that can kill dogs will spread in UK, experts warn

Four dogs became seriously ill with at least one dying in first UK babesiosis outbreak as experts blame relaxation of pet travel rulesAnimal disease experts have blamed a relaxation in European pet travel restrictions for the first recorded outbreak in the UK of a tick-borne disease that can be fatal for dogs. Related: What is babesiosis and what can be done to stop its spread? Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Dogs Animals Life and style Pets UK news Infectious diseases Science Biology Essex Source Type: news