Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Skin maggots in cats and dogs - causes and risks
By Pezzi, Marco et al.Ā·Published in Veterinary medicine and scienceĀ·2021Ā·Department of Life Sciences and Biotechnology, ItalyĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Cutaneous myiasis in cats and dogs: Cases, predisposing conditions and risk factors.
Plain-English summary
A domestic cat and a domestic dog were diagnosed with cutaneous myiasis, a condition where fly larvae infest the skin. The cat's case was particularly notable as it was the first of its kind reported in Italy. The dog's case was unusual because it occurred without any visible skin lesions. Both cases highlight the importance of being aware of the conditions that can lead to this issue, such as poor hygiene or underlying health problems. Treatment typically involves removing the larvae and addressing any underlying issues, and both pets can recover well with proper care.
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Abstract
Two cases of cutaneous myiasis diagnosed in 2018 in Emilia-Romagna region (northern Italy) were reported. The first one, described in a domestic cat Felis silvestris catus L. (Carnivora: Felidae) and caused by Calliphora vicina Robineau-Desvoidy (Diptera: Calliphoridae), was the first one of this type ever reported in Italy in cats. The second one was described in a domestic dog Canis lupus familiaris L. (Carnivora: Canidae) and caused by Lucilia sericata (Meigen) (Diptera: Calliphoridae) and was unusual because it occurred in absence of lesions. An extensive literature search on cutaneous myiasis in these two domestic animal species was performed in order to draw attention to predisposing conditions and risk factors.
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