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Ren6 · Jul 20, 2009, 10:32 AM

You know... that hole looks like a bot-fly larvae hole. I wonder if the larva died in your cat and caused an infection.

Sariss · Jul 20, 2009, 04:23 PM

I was thinking about those today, but the hole seems rather large. o_O

taylor2012 · Jul 21, 2009, 09:28 AM

Two more hole came up! Ok,I've decided that I'm going to take him to the nerest SPCA around here cause I just can't take that no more.. I'll get someone to take me.. man,I just can't believe this! You can see his skull!!
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Alty · Jul 21, 2009, 09:37 AM

I'm amazed that this kitten is still alive.

Please take him asap. Let us know how it goes.

Poor little one.

taylor2012 · Jul 21, 2009, 01:06 PM

Hey everyone!!
We took him to the vet today they said it was a type of fly larva called a "Wolf" and man it was huge!!
They pulled it out and gave us some medicine to give him.
They said that in a few days he will look be to normal and all his fur will grow back :D
YaY!!

redhed35 · Jul 21, 2009, 01:09 PM

I've being following this thread,glad to hear the kitten will be OK...

I have never seen anything like that!
You live and learn.

Ren6 · Jul 21, 2009, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by taylor2012

Hey everyone!!!!!!!
We took him to the vet today they said it was a type of fly larva called a "Wolf" and man it was huge!!!
They pulled it out and gave us some medicine to give him.
They said that in a few days he will look be to normal and all his fur will grow back :D
YaY!!!

Oh my gosh, I'm so glad you got him in! Poor little guy!

joyluo1999 · Jul 21, 2009, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by taylor2012

Hey everyone!!!!!!!
We took him to the vet today they said it was a type of fly larva called a "Wolf" and man it was huge!!!
They pulled it out and gave us some medicine to give him.
They said that in a few days he will look be to normal and all his fur will grow back :D
YaY!!!

I'm so happy that your little kitten is OK now.
I was so freaked out at the size of the holes.:eek:

Alty · Jul 21, 2009, 05:08 PM

Great news.

I've heart of bot flies etc. but never a wolf fly. Wow.

We'd love pictures as he recovers. Of course hugs sent his way too. I'm glad he'll be okay.

jenniepepsi · Jul 21, 2009, 05:24 PM

I've also been following this and hopeing for this baby. I am so glad he got a diagnosis and medication! I'm sorry I couldn't add any advise, but I am glad to hear he is on his way to recovering. Keep us posted!

Also, I've heard of a wolf spider but not a wolf fly. And I couldn't find anything on the net. Could you have mis understood? Just curious :)

Alty · Jul 21, 2009, 05:36 PM

Jennie, just Google Wolf fly larvae.

This is what I found;

Wolf Worm is a nick name for the larvae of a cuterebra fly, also known as Bot Fly. It is most commonly seen as Warbles in wild rabbits and squirrels, but has also been found on the domestic cat.

jenniepepsi · Jul 21, 2009, 05:39 PM

Oooh I only googled wolf fly and only got pictures of wolfs and flys separately. Thanks altenweg

Ren6 · Jul 21, 2009, 06:23 PM

Originally Posted by Altenweg

Jennie, just google Wolf fly larvae.

This is what I found;

Wolf Worm is a nick name for the larvae of a cuterebra fly, also known as Bot Fly. It is most commonly seen as Warbles in wild rabbits and squirrels, but has also been found on the domestic cat.

Dudes! I was so right!!

HelpinHere · Jul 21, 2009, 09:27 PM

First, big sigh of releif for the kitten.
I know he will be okay. I don't know about everyone else, but I was really stressing over that.

Second, yes, I would like to thank you for finally taking it in. Just like others have said, I would like to be kept informed on it's recovery.

Third, congrats on getting it right, Ren.

Lol, sorry my "help" was so incorrect, but I'm just glad that whatever it was, it has been treated and now the kitten will live a long and happy life. I guess I didn't help much, but I'm just glad that everyone who posted here helped to convince you to take it in.

Keep us posted! :)

Unknown008 · Jul 22, 2009, 01:15 AM

:eek: freaky those three holes! I was wondering too if that was the job of some larva. That's because I once saw a documentary about larvae and worms, a woman once had a larva in her head! It had spikes on it and caused her a lot of headache.

The documentary also mentioned worms that got through the feet of people who lived in Africa (causing lots of trouble), a man who ate an egg of larva to lose weight (the larva would eat the inner walls of his intestines, then get flushed after some weeks :eek:) and it worked! Some larvae eat the infected parts of a wound and eases healing of that wound.

Sorry for all this guys but since we were talking of larvae...

Glad that your cat will be better now. Next time, go straight to the vet, before it goes to this extent Taylor.

shazamataz · Jul 22, 2009, 06:31 AM

Oh wow, great news I'm glad you managed to get hm to a vet!

Get well soon kitty :)

taylor2012 · Jul 24, 2009, 09:51 AM

Yes they said it was a Wolf larva.. when they took it out of him they put it in a little plastic bag for me to take home and watch it die because he cause my kitty so much pain haha
Anyway,he's been really jumpy latly and soooo sweet.. but when he had that he would just sleep all day and pretty much act like he was dead.
But now he's really different,but the hole looks healthier. Its not gross and got stuff coming out of it.. but man,he has to take a lot of medicin a day lol.
Hes such a sweety :)
His name is Hanley... my sister name him after her favorite band "Framing Hanley" lol
Thank You for all your help!
And ill keep you posted on how he's doing :D

HelpinHere · Jul 24, 2009, 09:58 PM

Ooh! That's GREAT to know!

Hmm... I'm interested in seeing a pic of that dead little bugger! >: ) :D

joyluo1999 · Jul 24, 2009, 10:19 PM

Ya, do you have a picture?

HelpinHere · Jul 24, 2009, 11:06 PM

Hehehehe >: )

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