How do I treat maggots on my puppies and protect them from flies?

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Hi am Augustine from Zambia, my Puppies have maggots in them, we have been removing them for the past two days. Is the a way of protecting them, can I bath them to try kill the fly eggs on them. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | 1 month and 15 days old | 150 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello Augustine. So sorry your puppies are having this issue. It it best to consult with a vet in your area as I am not sure what products you have available in your country. I will try to help but if you can't get these products then I am not sure what to recommend. You should first clean all the wounds with an antiseptic like Betadine, Dettol or Chlorhexidine. You should be able to find these at any pharmacy. Make sure you get solution and not scrub (soap). All of these products should be made into a dilution before you use them: 1 part medication to 10 parts water. Then apply Lorex­ene, or Maggocide, which are ointments specifically meant to kill maggots. Then, if possible, make the wounds airtight with cotton gauze stuffed into the hole and covered with a bandage. The wound has to be airtight or the maggot will continue to breathe oxygen and not suffocate to death. The swab of gauze and dressing has to be changed daily. Remove all the maggots each time you change the bandages. Please be sure you don't bandage the wounds too tightly or you will cause more issues. I would also be a good idea for the puppies to be on an oral antibiotic like amoxi-clav. Keep the area where the puppies are kept free of flies as maggots are fly larvae. Hope this helps. If you need more assistance please feel free to post again.

How do I treat maggots on my puppies and protect them from flies?

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