HealthFlesh-eating screwworms attack pets, including four dogs and a cat this week
The New World Screwworm infestation has reached a third US state, Arizona, after spreading in New Mexico and Texas. Since the flies re-entered the country in June, 74 animal cases have been identified. This week, four dogs and a cat were attacked. The larvae hatch in wounds and moist openings, feeding on living flesh and causing severe, sometimes fatal injuries.
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Ars Technica★★★☆☆2026-10-30 22:36Original
Flesh-eating screwworms attack pets, including four dogs and a cat this week
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