What is a Wolf Worm?
This fat parasite is the larvae of the bot fly and will eventually hatch into an adult bot fly if not removed. Wolf worms are commonly picked up around rabbit burrows as the rabbit is one of their favorite hosts. Most pets are curious about rabbits or are even trained to hunt them, so they may stick their head into the burrow. This is why most wolf worms are found in the neck and head area. Unfortunately, this is why wolf worms can be so dangerous. Wolf worms can actually end up burrowing into the brain or some other vital organ. Many pets will need to be sedated for your veterinarian to properly remove the worm. Improper removal can result in damaging the worm which can lead to anaphylactic shock. There are many home remedies that people have found to work, but there is risk involved and we recommend you see your veterinarian as soon as possible. For more information: http://www.ivis.org/special_books/carter/carter7/chapter_frm.asp or http://www.motherearthnews.com/library/1996_August
