How to Get Rid of Maggots in Puppies

Myiasis is when maggots, or fly larvae, start making a home of your puppy. Maggots live and breed in moist, decaying areas, which means that open infections or inflamed sores can make your puppy a prime target for Myiasis. The larva stage lasts about five to seven days, and without complete treatment of the maggots and the underlying skin problem, those new adult flies are prone to lay another cycle of eggs on your puppy. If you begin to see the tiny, white eggs form along the skin of your dog, it's time to take your dog to the veterinarian.

Things You'll Need

  • Electric shaver
  • Magnifying glass
  • Tweezers or spoon
  • Mild insecticide
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Instructions

    • 1

      Shave the affected area around the wound.

    • 2
      Removing maggots with tweezers is the most thorough method of treatment.

      Manually remove the maggots and eggs, using the magnifying glass and either tweezers or a spoon.

    • 3

      Apply a mild or diluted insecticide to the area for one minute.

    • 4

      Rinse the area with water to remove the insecticide.

    • 5

      Consult with a veterinarian about treating and healing the underlying wound.