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PET TALK Digging deeper: How to protect pets from the New World screwworm

| May 9, 2026 1:00 AM

Pet owners may be diligent about routine care, but even a minor wound can put animals at risk for dangerous parasites.

One parasite that poses a potential threat is the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly whose larvae infest wounds and can result in significant tissue damage if left untreated.

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