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Texas pet owners urged to protect animals as New World screwworm cases rise
Summary by Waco Editorial Desk Kenny Graves , as published by KXXV
· July 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A certain type of parasite has been found in at least 39 cases across the state.
Pet owners in Texas are being warned about a growing threat to their animals. A certain type of parasite has been found in at least 39 cases across the state. This issue is not limited to farm animals, but also affects household pets.
Any animal with an open wound is at risk. To minimize this risk, pet owners can take certain precautions. Further details on how to protect pets are available from local animal rescue groups.
Residents are advised to take this threat seriously and seek more information from sources such as the Grimes County Animal Rescue or the full story on KXXV.
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Category: local Published: July 19, 2026 Source: KXXV Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Pet owners in Texas are being warned about a growing threat to their animals. A certain type of parasite has been found in at least 39 cases across the state. This issue is not limited to farm…
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