Parasites in Dogs and Cats

What is the most common ectoparasite found in dogs?

• louse

• tick

• mite

• flea

How can you prevent tick infestation in cats?

• Let your cat roam freely in tick-infested areas

• Regularly check your cat for ticks, use tick prevention products, keep your cat indoors during peak tick seasons, and maintain a clean living environment.

• Feed your cat garlic to repel ticks

• Use essential oils directly on your cat to prevent ticks

Which type of mites cause mange in dogs?

• Sarcoptes canis

• Demodex scabiei

• Sarcoptes scabiei and Demodex canis

• Cheyletiella mites

What is the recommended treatment for lice in cats?

• Feline-specific lice treatment prescribed by a veterinarian

• Shaving the cat's fur as a treatment

• Applying human lice treatment to cats

• Using essential oils as a treatment

What are the symptoms of flea infestation in dogs?

• Sudden weight gain

• Excessive scratching, red and irritated skin, hair loss, flea dirt, visible fleas

• Yellowing of fur

• Excessive barking

Why is tick prevention important for cats?

• Tick prevention is not necessary for cats

• Cats enjoy having ticks on them

• Ticks are beneficial for a cat's health

• Tick prevention is important for cats to protect them from diseases and parasites transmitted by ticks.

How can you differentiate between sarcoptic and demodectic mange in dogs?

• Demodectic mange is highly contagious and affects specific areas like ears, elbows, and hocks.

• Demodectic mange causes intense itching and affects localized areas.

• Sarcoptic mange is not contagious and leads to mild itching.

• Sarcoptic mange is highly contagious, causes intense itching, and affects specific areas like ears, elbows, and hocks. Demodectic mange is not contagious, leads to mild itching, and affects localized areas.

What are the signs of lice infestation in cats?

• Constant meowing, tail wagging, ear twitching

• Excessive scratching, visible lice or eggs in the fur, skin irritation, and hair loss

• Excessive grooming, purring, weight gain

• Sudden interest in water, sleeping more than usual, hiding behavior

What are the potential health risks associated with flea infestation in dogs?

• Joint pain, vision loss, respiratory issues

• Skin irritation, allergic reactions, anemia, transmission of diseases

What measures can be taken to prevent mange mites in dogs?

• Sharing bedding with other dogs

• Frequent bathing

• Regular grooming, clean living environment, vet-prescribed preventatives, balanced diet

• Unbalanced diet