Albuquerque Cat Clinic

06/17/2026

We always support Adopting a Cat! Happy Adopt a Cat Month! Please share your adoption stories with us! :)

06/16/2026

New World Screwworm: What Albuquerque Cat Owners Should Know

Be Alert, Not Alarmed! In the past week several animals in Texas and New Mexico have been diagnosed with New World Screwworm (NWS).

NWS is a parasitic fly whose larvae can infest livestock, cats, dogs, and even humans. Unlike other flies that require dead tissue to grow, NWS larvae can burrow deep in healthy tissue, entering the body through moist body openings (mouth, nose, ears, ge****ls) or open wounds. Eliminating this fly from North America was an incredible international success in the early 2000s but the fly re-crossed north over the Panama Canal in 2023, reaching Mexico in 2024. The spread of NWS back into New Mexico has been expected and veterinarians in our state have been on the lookout.

Unfortunately, it is likely to be at least several years before re-eradication will be possible. We expect that this parasite will continue to spread further north and it will almost certainly reach northern New Mexico. Livestock are at greatest risk but cats and other mammals can also be affected. Cat owners should remain vigilant.

Flies can lay eggs in small wounds, even as small as a tick bite or needle stick. Cats, particularly if they have a wound, should be kept indoors and away from areas with flies whenever possible. Cats should be checked regularly for wounds and if maggots (larvae) are found they should be evaluated by a veterinarian as soon as possible so that maggots can be removed and tested.

Several medications have already received emergency use authorization from the FDA for treatment of NWS in cats including Credelio for Cats, Nexgard Combo, and nytenpyram. No products have been specifically labeled for prevention of NWS in cats but Credelio for Cats and Nexgard Combo are both likely to help. We are waiting to find out how effective selamectin (Revolution, Selarid) will be.

For more information here are some great resources:

New Mexico Department of Agriculture’s one-stop website for NWS information: https://screwwormnm.org/

Worms & Germs Blog, a leading resource for veterinary infectious disease knowledge:

https://www.wormsandgermsblog.com/2026/06/articles/diseases/parasites/new-world-screwworm-prevention-and-treatment-options-in-dogs-and-cats/

CDC NWS Outbreak updates:

https://www.cdc.gov/new-world-screwworm/situation-summary/index.html

USDA NWS Confirmed Detections map of counties:

https://www.aphis.usda.gov/animals/animal-health/livestock-and-poultry-disease/current-status/us-confirmed-cases-new-world

American Veterinary Medical Association’s NWS Resources:

https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/one-health/veterinarians-and-public-health/new-world-screwworm

Texas A&M AgriLife experts:

https://stories.tamu.edu/stories/what-is-the-new-world-screwworm-and-why-does-it-matter-to-texas/

American Kennel Club’s information for dog owners:

https://www.akcchf.org/educational-resources/library/articles/new-world-screwworm-what-dog-owners-need-to-know/

US FDA’s NWS Information for Veterinarians:

https://www.fda.gov/animal-veterinary/safety-health/new-world-screwworm-information-veterinarians

CVM is providing information to support veterinarians with the identification of animal drugs for NWS myiasis.

05/26/2026

Sadie and Abbie love each other so much, they had to cuddle for their physical exams!

05/18/2026

If you'd like to consider donating to a good cause, purchase a raffle ticket with June's Senior Cat Rescue!

Nibbler is thinking about what she will use her 50/50 raffle winnings on. Probably a new, king-size cat bed and extra treats.

Tickets to our 50/50 raffle cost $5 each or $25 for 6. Money from purchased tickets will be pooled and split between June’s seniors and the raffle winner. Get your tickets to win half the pot!!

Raffle proceeds support our medical fund. Just like many senior citizens, our more than 50 senior cats have complex medical needs. Cats like Nibbler rely on June’s for things like medications, diagnostic tests, prescription diets, and even hospitalization when needed. Get your tickets and please share so others can get theirs too. The live drawing will be held on Facebook on June 1.

IMPORTANT: When purchasing tickets, please include a comment or a note that it’s for raffle tickets and the number of tickets you purchased!

Tickets can be purchased via:
PayPal: http://paypal.me/JunesSeniorCatRescue
Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/junesseniorcatrescue
Or
Check: P.O. Box 16521, Albuquerque, NM 87191

05/06/2026

Client submission photo!
Oliver and Fynn are the best brothers! ❤

04/28/2026

We had the sweetest little nakey friend come in for her first visit!

Kitty: Voodoo
Photo Credits: Berenise R., Kayla R.

04/21/2026

https://www.gogophotocontest.com/animalhumanenewmexico

Click the link above to enter your kitty or vote for your favorite pet! This is a fundraiser for Animal Humane New Mexico!

Fundraiser for Animal Humane New Mexico

04/16/2026

Indigo is living up to his name with those beautiful eyes!

04/15/2026

Howard the busy kitty was very excited by his Churu treats during his exam today!
Kitty: Howard
Photo Credit: Kayla R.