Arizona officials warn against taking pets to Mexico

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 03:55 · Archive

Arizona officials are urging residents not to take pets to Mexico due to a parasite detected in Sonora.

Arizona officials are advising residents against taking pets on trips to Mexico after a parasite was detected in Sonora by Mexican authorities. The parasite is capable of infesting wounds in animals and burrowing into their flesh, posing a health risk to pets that travel to the affected region.

How it is being reported

• Why Arizona officials now urge leaving pets at home for Mexico tripsThe parasite, which can infest the wounds of animals and burrow into their flesh, has been detected in Sonora, Mexican officials said.Azfamily · 8 Oct, 03:12
• Why Arizona officials now urge leaving pets at home for Mexico tripsThe parasite, which can infest the wounds of animals and burrow into their flesh, has been detected in Sonora, Mexican officials said.KOLD · 8 Oct, 03:12

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