Brucella canis – High Risk Regions

All dogs imported from, or with a travel history to a high-risk region require testing before they can be treated at Willows. Please see below for a map of high risk regions, both in Europe and the rest of the world.

Suitable Tests

• All routine cases require an APHA test result If this is not available at the time of your appointment, we will offer an in-house lateral flow test in order to proceed with some investigations / treatments. An APHA test should be arranged as soon as possible via Willows or your primary care vet.
• ALL emergency cases – in the absence of a negative APHA test, a lateral flow test will be advised and urgent provision made to submit a sample for APHA testing.

For dogs with a risk of exposure we strongly recommend an APHA test result is obtained before visiting Willows due to the potential for delays, limited treatment options and increased costs if this information is not available.

Clinicians will assess risk of exposure to Brucella canis during the consultation process and can advise the need for Brucella testing in some additional cases as part of their investigation for your pet.