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New World Screwworm Risks for Pets | SOP Ep. 125 - Dr. Christopher Lee
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Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Dr. Alice Jeromin and Janet Novotny King welcome back parasitology expert Dr. Christopher Lee to discuss the dangerous rise of New World Screwworm and how it affects our pets. This aggressive parasite eats living tissue and presents a severe threat to warm-blooded animals across North America. Dr. Christopher Lee breaks down the life cycle of the fly, clinical symptoms to watch for, and effective preventive treatments like monthly Isoxazolines. The conversation also covers tapeworm risks such as Echinococcus multilocularis, coyote interactions, and public health concerns surrounding…