How do you treat Myiasis in dogs?

Answer 1

Your vet can show you how to do this!

Miyabi After shaving my dog, I then took a wooden tongue depressor and knocked them off of her. Mind you, I had to check her every 5-6 hours or so as new ones would hatch out. After removal, I would allow her to rest in a very warm bath, and I ran my hands in between her toes, between her foot pads, through her leg hairs. (I worked the little nests out, and they would float in the water, gradually sinking.) One I removed her from the bath, I would treat the affected areas with either Betadine or hydrogen peroxide. After letting that set, I would pat the area dry, change her bedding, and put her to bed. (I do this at least twice a day.) She's fragile and weak at this point, but she's regaining her appetite.

After the initial visit with our vet, he prescribed her Nutra-Cal supplements, triple antibiotic ointment for affected areas, and an oral antibiotic. He also gave her several injections of B vitamins.

So far, 4 days after discovery, she's slowly improving. (Keep in mind that she's actually 22 years old, but this website didn't offer that age as an option.) I have found that patience and sympathy are key.

Best of luck to you.