Why Fast Wound Healing Matters for Pets & New World Screwworm
New World Screwworm (NWS) isn’t just a livestock story. USDA has confirmed the parasite in a dog as well as cattle in the current Texas and New Mexico outbreak, the first U.S. detections in roughly 60 years. For dog, cat, and other pet owners, that’s a good reason to pay closer attention to the same thing veterinarians always recommend, which is getting wounds clean and healing fast.
Important:
If you ever notice a wound on your pet that won’t close, has unusual drainage, or anything that looks like larvae, contact your veterinarian immediately. Don’t wait, and don’t try to treat it yourself. NWS is a reportable disease, and proper treatment has to go through a vet.
Why wound care is your pet’s first line of defense
Flies, including screwworm flies, are drawn to open wounds and moist skin. They don’t create the opportunity; they take advantage of one that’s already there. A scrape from the dog park, a hot spot that’s been bothering your cat, or a nick from grooming are all attractive to these flies. The faster any of these move from open to healing, the smaller the window any fly has to find it.
Where Silver Honey® fits in
Silver Honey combines Manuka honey with MicroSilver® BG in a formula designed to start working the moment it touches the skin to support rapid healing. It helps clear bacteria and support your pet’s own healing process, while staying gentle enough for everyday use. It’s formulated to work across dogs, cats, and other household pets, and the lineup (ointment, spray, hot spot, and shampoo formats) covers most of what shows up day to day including cuts, scrapes, hot spots, post-grooming nicks, and surgical wounds. A built-in bittering agent helps discourage licking, so the area can heal undisturbed.
A simple routine, especially right now
After time outdoors, especially in or near the affected areas of Texas and New Mexico, run your hands over your pet the way you would after a hike. Check skin, ears, paws, and anywhere fur is thinner. Treat any cut or hot spot the same day you find it rather than waiting to see if it clears up on its own.
Stay current
This is a fast-moving situation, with USDA updating confirmed case counts multiple times a week. For the latest, visit Screwworm.gov and the CDC’s New World Screwworm page.
This article is for general informational purposes and isn’t a substitute for veterinary care. Always follow product label directions and contact your veterinarian immediately if you suspect a screwworm infestation in your pet.
