Parasitology External

What is the intermediate host for the tapeworm?

• flea

• mosquito

• tick

• fly

What percentage of fleas is found on your pet?

• 5%

• 15%

• 10%

• 25%

True or False: Ticks are host specific.

• true

• false

Which of the following spreads Lyme disease?

• fleas

• ticks

• mites

Which of these signs of damage is caused by an ectoparasite?

• hairloss (alopecia)

• anemia

• lethargy

• obstructions in the intestines

Which mite is Zoonotic?

• sarcoptes

• demodex

• otodectes (ear mites)

True or False: Lice are host specific.

• true

• false

Which is the best way to remove a tick?

• smother it with a cotton ball, flea spray or something thick

• burn it

• pull it with your fingers

What must a tick eat in order to move on to the next life stage?

• blood

• water

• grass

Effective flea treatments must contain____________

• pyrethrins

• precor

• methoprene