I sponged my old cat’s soiled back end and let her dry in the sun just to keep her comfortable: by the next afternoon, the vet told me what had already got under the skin
A devoted owner’s attempt to comfort an elderly cat by sponging and sun-drying her soiled fur inadvertently created perfect conditions for flystrike—a devastating parasitic condition that can kill within hours. Discover what vets found developing beneath the skin and how to protect your pet.