The frequency, risk factors and spatial distribution associated with having a diagnosis of leishmaniosis in dogs in the UK in 2019

This study identifies that imported animals are the commonest source of dogs having a leishmaniosis diagnosis. The breeds with very high odds for leishmaniosis may reflect selection bias towards breeds more likely to be imported, rescued or travelled from endemic areas rather than high intrinsic risk in these breeds towards leishmaniosis. These results support and update previous studies indicating that most cases are diagnosed in southern England.