Strictly television presenter Tess Daly talks about the devastating loss of her GoldenRetriever Sam due to Lungworm.

Lungworm, the ‘hidden killer’parasite found in slugs and snails which can cause serious health problems indogs and be fatal if not diagnosed and treated, could be an even greater threatthis summer after another wet start to the season.

Watchour video where the TV presenter talks about the helplessness of seeing hermuch loved golden retriever succumb to suspected lungworm and gives advice toother dog owners on the infection’s warning signs

Lungworm, the ‘hidden killer’parasite found in slugs and snails which can cause serious health problems indogs and be fatal if not diagnosed and treated, could be an even greater threatthis summer after another wet start to the season.

Evidence from the Royal Veterinary College also confirms thelungworm parasite has spread across the UK, from its traditional habitat in thesouth of England and Wales, now being widespread in Central England and alsoreaching northern regions and Scotland.

TV presenter Tess Daly knows just howdevastating parasitic infections can be, having lost her beloved goldenretriever Sam to suspected lungworm.

To help keep other pets safe fromdeadly diseases, she is supporting the Be Lungworm Aware campaign, whichhelps pet owners not only spot the symptoms of this disease but also givesadvice on how to prevent their dogs contracting it.

There is a lungworm map available online that shows theprevalence of the disease across the UK. Vets continue to report cases oflungworm in their practices which are added to map, helping all of us to seewhere dogs could be at risk. There are currently over 3,000 reported cases oflungworm.

For more information please visit http://www.lungworm.co.uk