FDA green lights more screwworm medications: Should you give them to your pets?
A dangerous parasite called the New World screwworm is spreading along the U.S.-Mexico border and infects flesh. The FDA has approved emergency medications to prevent and treat these infestations in pets. People are questioning whether pet owners should use these newly authorized drugs.
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