{"id":135293,"date":"2022-08-05T15:12:10","date_gmt":"2022-08-05T15:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/"},"modified":"2022-08-06T09:26:09","modified_gmt":"2022-08-06T09:26:09","slug":"what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/","title":{"rendered":"What will happen if my dog eats maggots?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#What_will_happen_if_my_dog_eats_maggots\" title=\"What will happen if my dog eats maggots?\">What will happen if my dog eats maggots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#Can_maggots_live_inside_a_dog\" title=\"Can maggots live inside a dog?\">Can maggots live inside a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#Can_maggots_infect_dogs\" title=\"Can maggots infect dogs?\">Can maggots infect dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#Can_a_dog_throw_up_maggots\" title=\"Can a dog throw up maggots?\">Can a dog throw up maggots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#Can_maggots_do_anything_to_dogs\" title=\"Can maggots do anything to dogs?\">Can maggots do anything to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#Can_maggots_poison_dogs\" title=\"Can maggots poison dogs?\">Can maggots poison dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#How_do_you_know_if_maggots_are_in_your_dog\" title=\"How do you know if maggots are in your dog?\">How do you know if maggots are in your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#How_do_you_kill_maggots_inside_of_a_dog\" title=\"How do you kill maggots inside of a dog?\">How do you kill maggots inside of a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#Can_a_maggot_kill_a_dog\" title=\"Can a maggot kill a dog?\">Can a maggot kill a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#Can_a_dog_recover_from_maggots\" title=\"Can a dog recover from maggots?\">Can a dog recover from maggots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#What_happens_if_maggots_get_on_your_dog\" title=\"What happens if maggots get on your dog?\">What happens if maggots get on your dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#What_can_kill_maggots_on_a_dog\" title=\"What can kill maggots on a dog?\">What can kill maggots on a dog?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_throws_up_maggots\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog throws up maggots?\">What does it mean when a dog throws up maggots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#Can_maggots_live_in_a_dogs_stomach\" title=\"Can maggots live in a dog&#8217;s stomach?\">Can maggots live in a dog&#8217;s stomach?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#What_are_the_symptoms_of_maggots_in_dogs\" title=\"What are the symptoms of maggots in dogs?\">What are the symptoms of maggots in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#Do_maggots_come_out_of_dogs\" title=\"Do maggots come out of dogs?\">Do maggots come out of dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#Are_maggots_harmful_to_dogs\" title=\"Are maggots harmful to dogs?\">Are maggots harmful to dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#Can_maggots_harm_pets\" title=\"Can maggots harm pets?\">Can maggots harm pets?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#Can_a_dog_survive_maggot\" title=\"Can a dog survive maggot?\">Can a dog survive maggot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#What_to_do_if_dog_has_maggots\" title=\"What to do if dog has maggots?\">What to do if dog has maggots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#What_can_kill_maggots_in_dogs\" title=\"What can kill maggots in dogs?\">What can kill maggots in dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#Can_dogs_get_internal_maggots\" title=\"Can dogs get internal maggots?\">Can dogs get internal maggots?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#What_kills_maggots_instantly\" title=\"What kills maggots instantly?\">What kills maggots instantly?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#Are_maggots_painful_for_dogs\" title=\"Are maggots painful for dogs?\">Are maggots painful for dogs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-will-happen-if-my-dog-eats-maggots\/#How_do_you_treat_a_maggot_infested_wound_on_a_dog\" title=\"How do you treat a maggot infested wound on a dog?\">How do you treat a maggot infested wound on a dog?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_will_happen_if_my_dog_eats_maggots\"><\/span>What will happen if my dog eats maggots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog ate maggots and nothing but maggots, <b>it will most likely be just fine. Fly eggs and maggots dont stand a chance against a dogs highly acidic digestive system, and will be killed when they enter the stomach. However, maggots can bring with them dangerous bacteria that can potentially be harmful to a dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Read also : <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/can-maggots-live-in-a-dogs-stomach\/\">Can maggots live in a dog\u2019s stomach?<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_maggots_live_inside_a_dog\"><\/span>Can maggots live inside a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs who spend time in grassy areas, where there are high populations of rabbits or rodents, are also more likely to have maggots, since thats where botfliesthe most common source of the diseasethrive. However, <b>indoor dogs can develop myiasis as well, because the larvae can be transferred from an infected dogs fur<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_maggots_infect_dogs\"><\/span>Can maggots infect dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Myiasis or infestation of the animal body with flies and their larvae or maggots is one of the more common problems dogs face.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Maggot Wound | Maggots Wound Treatment of Dogs\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/W6tnaZITHsQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_throw_up_maggots\"><\/span>Can a dog throw up maggots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog can vomit and this can be a common behavior, especially if he ingests foods hes not used to eating. The vomit may contain traces of food and clear fluid, which is the gastric acid. However, <b>it may also happen that the vomit contains blood or worms. If your dog vomited worms, you should contact the vet.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_maggots_do_anything_to_dogs\"><\/span>Can maggots do anything to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs who spend time in grassy areas, where there are high populations of rabbits or rodents, are also more likely to have maggots, since thats where botfliesthe most common source of the diseasethrive. However, <b>indoor dogs can develop myiasis as well, because the larvae can be transferred from an infected dogs fur<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_maggots_poison_dogs\"><\/span>Can maggots poison dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A dog with untreated myiasis will develop a foul, decaying smell as the maggots secrete an enzyme that necrotizes healthy skin tissues. In severe cases, they may lose their appetite as well as becoming lethargic and depressed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_maggots_are_in_your_dog\"><\/span>How do you know if maggots are in your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most visible sign of myiasis is unmistakable. <b>The small, white larva of a fly will be present on the broken skin of the dog, and most often will be wriggling and moving. Sometimes the dogs fur obscures the wound, particularly with long, matted fur.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_kill_maggots_inside_of_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you kill maggots inside of a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The treatment is simple. <b>The vet puts chloroform into the wound and takes out each maggot one by one. In the hospital, we use chloroform and turpentine in equal amounts, as this is slightly cheaper and we get hundreds of cases. In small animals, like dogs, the vet cleans the area with antiseptic.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Maggot Wound Full Treatment For Dogs\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nm12oFeIaW8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_maggot_kill_a_dog\"><\/span>Can a maggot kill a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maggots cause a very high amount of infection in the body. (Blood samples taken from such cases usually show extremely high white blood cell counts). <b>Blood loss leads to severe anaemia, which finally kills the animal<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_recover_from_maggots\"><\/span>Can a dog recover from maggots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maggot wounds are very common. The good news is that <b>unless a large part of the dogs body or organs have been eaten away they are very easy to heal. Unfortunately, any number of home treatments complicate situations for dogs whereas actual treatment is straightforward and usually requires no hospitalization.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_maggots_get_on_your_dog\"><\/span>What happens if maggots get on your dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A dog with untreated myiasis will develop a foul, decaying odor as the maggots secrete an enzyme that necrotizes, or kills off, its healthy skin tissues. In rare circumstances, your dog may contract a cuterebra infection, which is also known as warbles.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_kill_maggots_on_a_dog\"><\/span>What can kill maggots on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Miniscule sticky, white eggs can often be found on the fur of the afflicted animal. A dog with untreated myiasis will develop a foul, decaying smell as the maggots secrete an enzyme that necrotizes healthy skin tissues. In severe cases, they may lose their appetite as well as becoming lethargic and depressed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_throws_up_maggots\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog throws up maggots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Worms can obstruct the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which can cause vomiting and\/or diarrhea. If your dog vomited worms, <b>there is a possibility that there is a heavy intestinal worm infestation. Its highly recommended that you take your dog to your vet at the soonest possible time for proper diagnosis and treatment.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_maggots_live_in_a_dogs_stomach\"><\/span>Can maggots live in a dog&#8217;s stomach?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Summary <b>Fly eggs and maggots dont stand a chance against a dogs highly acidic digestive system, and will be killed when they enter the stomach. However, maggots can bring with them dangerous bacteria that can potentially be harmful to a dog.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-192616 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-maggots-live-in-a-dogs-stomach.jpg\" alt=\"Can maggots live in a dog's stomach?\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-maggots-live-in-a-dogs-stomach.jpg 700w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Can-maggots-live-in-a-dogs-stomach-300x214.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_symptoms_of_maggots_in_dogs\"><\/span>What are the symptoms of maggots in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Symptoms of Maggots in Dogs<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Twitching.<\/li>\n<li>Pain.<\/li>\n<li>Lethargy.<\/li>\n<li>Lack of appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Intense itching.<\/li>\n<li>Fever.<\/li>\n<li>Excessive licking.<\/li>\n<li>Edema.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_maggots_come_out_of_dogs\"><\/span>Do maggots come out of dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Flies had laid eggs on the dogs body and <b>the hole was a result of the maggots eating their way in. Myiasis or infestation of the animal body with flies and their larvae or maggots is one of the more common problems dogs face.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_maggots_harmful_to_dogs\"><\/span>Are maggots harmful to dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your dog ate maggots and nothing but maggots, it will most likely be just fine. Fly eggs and maggots dont stand a chance against a dogs highly acidic digestive system, and will be killed when they enter the stomach. However, <b>maggots can bring with them dangerous bacteria that can potentially be harmful to a dog<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_maggots_harm_pets\"><\/span>Can maggots harm pets?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>With time, the maggots can start releasing toxins that can make your pet sick very quickly, leading to fever, lethargy and shock. If you find maggots on your pet, get them to a vet immediately, where they will be able to clip and clean the underlying cause and remove the maggots.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_dog_survive_maggot\"><\/span>Can a dog survive maggot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maggot wounds are very common. The good news is that <b>unless a large part of the dogs body or organs have been eaten away they are very easy to heal. Unfortunately, any number of home treatments complicate situations for dogs whereas actual treatment is straightforward and usually requires no hospitalization.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content-asset videofit\">\n<div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"!!WARNING!!MAGGOTS FROM A DOGS SKIN\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4DN7pY5vnUA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_dog_has_maggots\"><\/span>What to do if dog has maggots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dogs who spend time in grassy areas, where there are high populations of rabbits or rodents, are also more likely to have maggots, since thats where botfliesthe most common source of the diseasethrive. However, <b>indoor dogs can develop myiasis as well, because the larvae can be transferred from an infected dogs fur<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_kill_maggots_in_dogs\"><\/span>What can kill maggots in dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Pour a little chloroform onto the cotton wool and leave it for a few minutes. This method will suffocate and kill maggots even deep inside.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_get_internal_maggots\"><\/span>Can dogs get internal maggots?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Maggot wounds are very common. The good news is that <b>unless a large part of the dogs body or organs have been eaten away they are very easy to heal. Unfortunately, any number of home treatments complicate situations for dogs whereas actual treatment is straightforward and usually requires no hospitalization.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kills_maggots_instantly\"><\/span>What kills maggots instantly?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Cutaneous myiasis is a maggot infestation on a dogs skin, or inside a wound. Cavitary is less common, and its characterized by a maggot infestation inside natural body cavities (the ears, nostrils, and mouth, etc.). Dog Myiasis happens as flies deposit their eggs inside an open lesion or wound.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_maggots_painful_for_dogs\"><\/span>Are maggots painful for dogs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog with untreated myiasis will develop a foul, decaying smell as the maggots secrete an enzyme that necrotizes healthy skin tissues. <b>In severe cases, they may lose their appetite as well as becoming lethargic and depressed<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_treat_a_maggot_infested_wound_on_a_dog\"><\/span>How do you treat a maggot infested wound on a dog?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The treatment is simple. <b>The vet puts chloroform into the wound and takes out each maggot one by one. In the hospital, we use chloroform and turpentine in equal amounts, as this is slightly cheaper and we get hundreds of cases. 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