Difference between revisions of "Identify and Treat Warbles in Cats"

A “warble” is a nontechnical term of identification for a botfly (''Cuterebra'') larva. These small, worm-like larvae live in burrows on the ground and can enter a cat’s body through nose, mouth, or anus. Then, the warble crawls through the cat’s body until it nears the skin, where it creates a small hole to breathe through while it grows and matures within the cat. This process can be itchy and uncomfortable for cats.<ref name="rf1">http://www.petmd.com/cat/parasites/botfly-infestation-how-handle-warbles-cats</ref> Warbles should be removed by a veterinarian, so if you suspect that your cat has a warble, schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

A “warble” is a nontechnical term of identification for a botfly (''Cuterebra'') larva. These small, worm-like larvae live in burrows on the ground and can enter a cat’s body through nose, mouth, or anus. Then, the warble crawls through the cat’s body until it nears the skin, where it creates a small hole to breathe through while it grows and matures within the cat. This process can be itchy and uncomfortable for cats.<ref name="rf1">http://www.petmd.com/cat/parasites/botfly-infestation-how-handle-warbles-cats</ref> Warbles should be removed by a veterinarian, so if you suspect that your cat has a warble, schedule an appointment as soon as possible.

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