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Cats may seek warmth under the hood of your car and can be injured or killed by the fan belt. Bang loudly on the hood before starting the car to give cats a chance to escape.

Helpful Resources

Animal Poison Control

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control

ASPCA

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Find pet care, adoption and volunteer information.
www.aspca.org

ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants

ASPCA People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets

American Veterinary Medical Association

Provides a wide range of animal-related scientific and medical information that benefits veterinarians, governments, regulatory agencies and the public, for example: selecting and raising a pet; protecting the public from zoonotic diseases, such as rabies and toxoplasmosis; and developing guidelines for the proper use of life-saving drugs.

www.avma.org

Argus Institute at Colorado State University

Argus clinical counselors offer support to people who are facing difficult decisions regarding their pet’s health and help them manage the challenges of caring for a sick animal.

www.argusinstitute.colostate.edu

What You Need to Know About Screw Worms

Screwworm is the larval stage of the New World screwworm fly (Cochliomyia hominivorax). Unlike typical maggots that feed on dead tissue, screwworm larvae invade and feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, causing painful wounds that can rapidly worsen if left untreated. The parasite can affect livestock, wildlife, pets, and, in rare cases, people.

Pet owners should regularly inspect their animals for wounds, especially after injuries, surgeries, grooming, or outdoor activities. Signs of screwworm infestation include wounds that do not heal, excessive drainage or bleeding, foul odor, swelling, pain, and visible larvae. If screwworm is suspected, seek veterinary care immediately, as prompt treatment is critical to prevent severe tissue damage.

Several products have been authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of screwworm in companion animals. For dogs, authorized options include Credelio® (lotilaner), NexGard® (afoxolaner), and Credelio Quattro-CA1® (lotilaner, moxidectin, praziquantel, and pyrantel). For cats, authorized options include Credelio CAT® (lotilaner) and NexGard COMBO® (esafoxolaner, eprinomectin, and praziquantel). In June 2026, the FDA also issued an emergency authorization for over-the-counter nitenpyram tablets for the treatment of screwworm infestations in dogs and cats that are at least four weeks old and weigh at least two pounds.

Prevention remains the best defense. Keep wounds clean and protected, maintain year-round parasite control as recommended by your veterinarian, and closely monitor pets that spend time outdoors or travel to areas where screwworm has been detected.

Handicapped Pet Products

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Petfinder

Search 13,000+ organizations for adoptable pets.

www.petfinder.com

Santa Fe Humane Society

Information on pet adoption; volunteering; and fun activities for kids, adults, and pets.

www.sfhumanesociety.org

Veterinary Partner

Get answers to animal health, medication, therapy, surgery, behavior, or safety questions for all kinds of animals.