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Understanding Fleas, Lice, Mites & Nematodes: Common Parasites in Dogs and Cats

Learn about common parasites like fleas, lice, mites, and nematodes that infest dogs and cats, causing annoyance, skin allergies, anemia, and more. Discover how these pests spread and ways to prevent infestations.

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Understanding Fleas, Lice, Mites & Nematodes: Common Parasites in Dogs and Cats

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  1. Fleas • Commonly found • Dogs • Cats • Blood-suckers • Vectors • Flea tapeworm • Cause • Annoyance • Anemia

  2. Flea

  3. Lice • Lousy – infestation • Occur • Cool/cold months • Reason • Close contact • Less oil in skin • Higher reproduction • Found in • Cattle • Swine • Poultry

  4. Types • Biting lice • Sucking lice • Cause • Annoyance • Skin allergies • Hair loss • Anemia • See with naked eye

  5. Mites • Causes • Mange • Annoyance • Occurs • Winter • Times of stress • Found in • Dogs • Swine • Cattle (occasionally)

  6. Life cycle • On or in animal • Transmission • Direct contact • Types • Surface mites • Burrowing mites • Microscopic identification Mite Infestation on Dog

  7. Examples • Sarcoptic mange • Scabies • Red mange • Ear mites • Dogs and cats

  8. Nematodes • Roundworms • Infect skin • Examples • Dipetalonema • Stephanofilaria habronema • Onchocerca

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