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Originally Posted by Connie I think the way to prevent it would be to check your dog for any open sores because that is what the fly lays the egg in. With Maddie, I think it was the site where she had the tick and it left an open sore. If they do have any open sores, treat them by cleaning with hydrogine peroxide and then neosporin so they heal up quickly. Also, keep them away from flies if they do happen to have a sore on them. It all starts out with a sore from a bug bite or something else, so if they have no sores on them, they shouldn't be affected! |
Connie, I don't think Starsky had any sores on his body. The vet said that the larva can burrough its way into the skin without a sore. We were at a yorkie playdate and there were a ton of flies. I didn't think much of them except they were a nuisance when we were eating. I am thinking that is when one of them laid and egg on Starsky. I don't have hardly any flies at my house and they were everywhere up north! It is hot and humid here for Colorado. Ususally don't get this much humidity but lately we've had some rain storms. Oh I itch just talking about this. Starsky is fine, still has a little bump there but I am watching it. (infection probably needs to drain still) Thanks guys for all your concerns and keep checking your babies for bumps! Until the cold air arrives!