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How to protect your pets from the New World screwworm fly
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· July 10, 2026
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Key points The parasite has been confirmed in over 30 instances in Texas and New Mexico, including two cases in dogs. Veterinarians and humane societies are warning pet owners in Texas to be vigilant in protecting their animals from the New World screwworm fly.
Veterinarians and humane societies are warning pet owners in Texas to be vigilant in protecting their animals from the New World screwworm fly. The parasite has been confirmed in over 30 instances in Texas and New Mexico, including two cases in dogs.
The New World screwworm fly's larvae eat live flesh and fluids, posing a threat to mammals. The parasite had been largely eradicated from the US but reappeared in cattle in June.
Further details on the parasite and how to protect pets are available from local veterinarians and humane societies, who are urging pet owners to take precautions to safeguard their animals.
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Category: News Published: July 10, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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