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Flea Prevention/Mite

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What topical medication is there for fleas Frontline
What oral medication is there for fleas Nexgard
Which monthly flea preventative work bests Many varieties out there, best to get a recommendation from your vet!
How do preventatives work These do not repel, but will kill after so many hours after biting.
Why is it important to make sure flea remedies are labeled for usage in cats Cats can get infested with fleas just as easily, but it is important to use more caution when it comes to treating your cat.
What are mites Arachnids that can live on the skin, hair, or within ears.
Where can you find ear mites Live within ear canal & cause thick, dark, crusty wax-like material that builds up
What signs/symptoms are there for ear mites Cause itchiness within ear causing dogs to scratch ears which will sometimes create sores on the flap
Are ear mites contagious Contagious and can be transmitted to all animals
What diagnosis is there for ear mites Ears should be cleaned & evaluated under a microscope
What treatment is there for ear mites Ear medications (ivermectin) can be used to treat & kill mites.
What types of skin mites aka mange is there sarcoptic mange and demodectic mange
Where can you find sarcoptic mange Mites burrow causing bad irritation
What signs/symptoms are there for sarcoptic mange Intense scratching, skin rash, crust formation in the affected area, & hair loss (alopecia) 
Is sarcoptic mange contagious Contagious & can spread to humans (scabies)
What treatment is there for sarcoptic mange ivermectin (oral/topical), lime-sulfur, and other scabicidal dips
Where can you find demodetic mange Naturally occurring on skin, but can become problematic & cause irritation & infection in a weakened immune system.
What signs/symptoms are there for demodetic mange Causes patches of hair that are bald/thinning (alopecia)
Is demodetic mange contagious Doesn’t cause an itch and not contagious
What diagnosis is there for demodetic mange Often starts around eyes, mouth, and legs
What treatment is there for demodetic mange Treated with ivermectin (oral/topical), and/or dips. Sometimes need antibiotics for secondary infection.
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