My dog has an open wound with maggots. What medicine can I apply?

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very ferocious Rotweiler dog having wound. Its having maggots. Cant give sedative. Is there is any medicine to kill maggots for applying ? Pet's info: Dog | Rottweiler | Male | 7 years old | 105 lbs

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

Capstar will kill maggots, but the maggots will continue to come back since they are caused by flies laying eggs in a necrotic wound. The maggots are not the issue here, the wound is the problem, and it should be addressed first with a vet.

My dog has an open wound with maggots. What medicine can I apply?

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