Laredo Pet Vet

06/17/2026

Fleas and ticks are most active during warm, humid weather, making late spring and summer a peak time for these pests to wreak havoc on the comfort of pets and owners alike. Fortunately, there are many preventative measures owners take to safeguard their pets against an invasion of these crawling critters.

Dr. Erin Ray offers tips for owners on choosing the best flea and tick preventive method for their pets at https://bit.ly/4agdT71.

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

Toro is all set and up to date on his vaccines! 🐾

Keeping vaccines current helps protect pets from preventable diseases and keeps them healthy year-round.

06/15/2026

On June 13, an infested zone was established in Sutton County, Texas in association with a NWS detection in a sheep. The infested zone expands into portions of Sutton, Kimble, and Schleicher Counties.

The TAHC encourages you to visit screwworm.gov for individual animal cases and information. We will continue to report the establishment of new zones, but will transition to a bi-weekly situation report to share operational updates.

Stay updated on zones and movement requirements in your area here: https://bit.ly/NWS-ZoneMap

06/13/2026

06/13/2026

Just like livestock and wildlife, companion animals are also susceptible to New World screwworm (NWS), especially if they spend a lot of time outside.

Whether you are in a NWS-infested zone or not, the TAHC recommends all owners monitor their companion animals for suspicious wounds and signs of NWS. Talk to your vet about preventative products to use now and stay updated with Texas-specific NWS information on the TAHC NWS page: https://bit.ly/TAHC-NWS

06/13/2026

Got questions about the screwworm?

Dr. Rebecca Rodriguez shares key information and practical tips to help protect not only your pet, but the entire pet community here in Laredo.

As always, contact your veterinarian if you have any questions or would like to stay informed on the latest developments, as this is an ongoing situation.

Need to schedule an appointment or have concerns about your pet? Contact us today:
📍 2101 Shiloh Dr., Ste. 140
📞 (956) 615-7297

06/12/2026

On June 11, 2026, the seventh and eighth cases of NWS were confirmed- one in a Zavala County bovine and one in an Edwards County goat. Additional zones and changes to existing zones will be posted to the TAHC website and updated in the interactive map once they are officially established.

Animal owners should continue to be vigilant for suspicious wounds and comply with the movement restrictions in place. See if you're in an infested zone or surveillance zone here: https://bit.ly/NWS-ZoneMap

06/10/2026

Curious about what red flags could indicate New World Screwworm in your dog? Here are the key warning signs pet owners should watch for.

The biggest red flag is a wound that looks worse than it should, especially if it is getting larger, draining, painful, has a foul odor, or contains maggots or larvae.

Not every maggot wound is screwworm, but any maggots in a living animal’s wound should be treated as urgent until a veterinarian evaluates it.

Questions or concerns about your pet? Reach out to us at:
📍2101 Shiloh Dr. Ste. 140
📞(956) 615-7297

06/10/2026