Flesh-eating screwworms are feasting on pets; 4 dogs and cat attacked this week
Summary
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has recorded 74 animal cases of New World screwworm since the flies reappeared in the country in June. This week, cases were reported in four dogs and one cat, including Arizona’s first detection, a dog in Cochise County.Key Facts
- The infestation has been detected in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.
- The USDA has recorded 74 animal cases in the United States since June.
- This week’s reports included four dogs and a cat; the pet total is 10 cases.
- Arizona’s first case was found in a dog examined by a veterinarian on October 26 in Cochise County.
- The United States has also reported one case in a wild elk.
- Screwworm flies lay eggs in wounds or moist body openings, and their larvae feed on living tissue.
- Mexico has reported 806 human screwworm cases since the flies reemerged, with nine deaths.
- The USDA is coordinating with Arizona on a response to the detection.
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