Maggots are the larvae of flies. They eat dead tissue and can show up in open wounds if flies are able to lay eggs in them. This happens often with animals, including household pets. Maggots only eat dead tissue and often clean wounds where they are found. In fact, these creatures are sometimes used in some alternative types of medical therapy. Still, maggots can burrow under the skin, cause infection and lead to more serious conditions if left to their own devices. You should remove the maggots and seek medical care for the wound.
Instructions
Identify the maggots. They will look like tiny, pieces of squirming white rice. Up close, they look like very short worms.
Put on a pair of gloves and remove the maggots manually. Work quickly but gently to remove the maggots. Try using tweezers for improved accuracy. Have someone hold the animal while you do this because the animal will naturally try to stop you from touching the wound, especially if it is in pain.
Clean the wound with hydrogen peroxide. This will burn a little. Cover the wound with a bandage to prevent flies or any other pest from getting to it.
Take the animal to the veterinarian as soon as possible to have the wound examined and dressed professionally.