Latin - Echinococcus granulosus in dogs and Echinococcus multilocularis in dogs and cats.
In the UK, Echinococcus granulosus is found only in central Wales and the Hebrides. In Europe, it is found in most Mediterranean countries. It can only be caught by dogs and foxes, not cats.
Echinococcus multilocularis is found in cats, dogs and foxes. It is not thought to be a risk in the UK, but is widespread in various parts of Europe. Indeed, under the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS), it is a mandatory requirement that all cats and dogs travelling to mainland Europe are wormed against this parasite prior to their return to the UK.
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