Today, we learn about Cordylobia anthropophaga, also known as the Putzi fly. What a great way to follow a post about food! So, our new and beloved dog, Dipsy, was kind enough to discover the treacherous and evil Putzi fly parasitic larvae yesterday. She had a boil that was growing and growing. Nigel recognized it as a Putzi bite and Heidi recommended vaseline to cover the excrement hole, suffocating the larvae inside. Sure enough, after just a few seconds covered in Chapstick (fresh out of vaseline), this little guy wriggled out far enough to be pulled out with tweezers. Makes me a little itchy just thinking about it. Mad props to those of you who have endured these in your own skin (you know who you are). You have our greatest respect.
Oh, yuk! Poor Dipsy. However, I am glad that the fly chose her and not either of you.
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