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MarleysMommy · 03-21-2009, 07:22 AM

It's actually not all that uncommon. If she had a small cut from something before, a fly will use open wounds to lay its larvae in (I work in a hospital and have seen this in people...yup...gross). There are SOME flied that are biting flies which will bite and create and small opening to lay their eggs in.

Totally gross, but not unheard of! I was thinking it was an abscess, as I have had all too many experiences with this (my husbands lab, who lives with his parents, had one for a long time and we couldn't get it to heal).

Good thing you figured out what it was! Just keep the area VERY clean and keep the hair around it shaved. If hair or dirt gets in there while its closing up, it COULD form an abscess...which isn't fun.

Heidi

megansmomma · 03-21-2009, 07:39 AM

I could understand more if she lived in a warmer climate but there are no flies in the northern states or Canada this time of year. I wonder if it had been there for quite a while and just now started to develop into a problem. The OPer said it was still cold where she lives.

linz06 · 03-23-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

I could understand more if she lived in a warmer climate but there are no flies in the northern states or Canada this time of year. I wonder if it had been there for quite a while and just now started to develop into a problem. The OPer said it was still cold where she lives.

That's what confused me too, I can't remember the last time I saw a fly!

megansmomma · 03-23-2009, 02:44 PM

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That's what confused me too, I can't remember the last time I saw a fly!

Did you go on a vacation to a warm climate maybe? Was it a fruit fly?

I guess I could understand if that's what it was but a regular house fly is crazy.

linz06 · 03-23-2009, 02:47 PM

Possibly a fruit fly... but nope we haven't been anywhere warm! (unfortunately!)

kval07 · 03-23-2009, 03:11 PM

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So I got Layla to the vet and she had a look and couldn't figure out what it was. She took her to the back to shave the area and I could hear Layla wimpering. I guess they also put a small cut down the center of it. When she came back the vet told me there was a lot of pus and blood in it but she still couldn't figure out what was causing it. She was squeezing as she was talking and she said "OH here we go!" and this little solid black thing popped out. She looked at it closer and told me it looked like FLY LARVAE!!!!

My poor baby! But I have antibiotics for her now and some liquid to wipe the area twice a day to keep it clean. Hopefully it heals well. I'm so glad it's gone!

A very good lesson here. It is always better to be safe than sorry. Best wishes for Layla's fast recovery!

Connie · 03-23-2009, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by linz06

So I got Layla to the vet and she had a look and couldn't figure out what it was. She took her to the back to shave the area and I could hear Layla wimpering. I guess they also put a small cut down the center of it. When she came back the vet told me there was a lot of pus and blood in it but she still couldn't figure out what was causing it. She was squeezing as she was talking and she said "OH here we go!" and this little solid black thing popped out. She looked at it closer and told me it looked like FLY LARVAE!!!!

My poor baby! But I have antibiotics for her now and some liquid to wipe the area twice a day to keep it clean. Hopefully it heals well. I'm so glad it's gone!

This happened to Maddie once, but it was a white thingie...a maggot! She had a tick bite and the vet figured a fly laid an egg in that spot. I nearly freaked. That was in the summer and it was hot and very humid. Having that happen now is really strange, being so cold. As I was reading your thread and looking at the pictures, I thought it looked and sounded so much like what happened with Maddie, but I figured that couldn't be it when we still have winter weather.

Layla should heal up quickly, as I remember Maddie's healed up in no time. I'm so glad you got that taken care of. I would think it would be very bothersome...and probably painful until that creepy thing is removed!

mimimomo · 03-23-2009, 11:11 PM

OMG...the vet cracked me up though...'Oh here we go!' Hope sweet Layla heals quickly & have a great vacation!

03-21-2009, 07:39 AM	#17
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	I could understand more if she lived in a warmer climate but there are no flies in the northern states or Canada this time of year. I wonder if it had been there for quite a while and just now started to develop into a problem. The OPer said it was still cold where she lives. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain Last edited by megansmomma; 03-21-2009 at 07:40 AM.

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linz06 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,154	Possibly a fruit fly... but nope we haven't been anywhere warm! (unfortunately!) __________________ Lindsey and Layla, Lucy, and Kash

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mimimomo Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,874	OMG...the vet cracked me up though...'Oh here we go!' Hope sweet Layla heals quickly & have a great vacation! __________________ Jenny Mimi Momo Princess Turbo Madan Pin Brush: www.toplinepet.com

03-21-2009, 07:22 AM	#16
MarleysMommy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: San Antonio, TX (For Now) Posts: 45	It's actually not all that uncommon. If she had a small cut from something before, a fly will use open wounds to lay its larvae in (I work in a hospital and have seen this in people...yup...gross). There are SOME flied that are biting flies which will bite and create and small opening to lay their eggs in. Totally gross, but not unheard of! I was thinking it was an abscess, as I have had all too many experiences with this (my husbands lab, who lives with his parents, had one for a long time and we couldn't get it to heal). Good thing you figured out what it was! Just keep the area VERY clean and keep the hair around it shaved. If hair or dirt gets in there while its closing up, it COULD form an abscess...which isn't fun. Heidi