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Flea Prevention/Mite
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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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