ectoparasite- fleas
Cards (4)
- signs and symptoms
- intense itching and scratching
- fleas
- flea dirt- small black specs in the fur
- skin irritation
- tapeworms
- diagnosis
- visual inspectation
- examiniation of fur for flea dirt
- fecal examination to check for tapeworm eggs
- treatment:
- flea control products- use veterinarian-recommended flea control products such as topical medications, oral, or flea collars
- environmental treatment- treat animals living environment to kill fleas and their eggs
- prevention:
- year-round flea prevention- flea preventative year round, even during colder months
- regular grooming- brush your pet regularly
- environmental control- regularly vacuum and clean your home to remove flea eggs and larvae