How to spot the flesh-eating parasite that could be lurking on your pet
- Pet owners across Texas and New Mexico are being urged to stay alert after more than 30 confirmed cases of New World screwworm infestations—including two in dogs—triggered urgent warnings from veterinarians and animal welfare groups.
- The flesh-eating parasite, which preys on living tissue, returned to the U.
- in June for the first time in more than 50 years after spreading north through Panama in 2024 and Mexico in 2025.
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- Pet owners across Texas and New Mexico are being urged to stay alert after more than 30 confirmed cases of New World screwworm infestations—including two in dogs—triggered urgent warnings from veterinarians and animal welfare groups.
- The flesh-eating parasite, which preys on living tissue, returned to the U.
- in June for the first time in more than 50 years after spreading north through Panama in 2024 and Mexico in 2025.
Sources: The Independent