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AnS224Parasites
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Frontline® (Fipronil | Inhibits GABA regulated chloride channel of fleas & ticks Topical for cats and dogs (toxic to rabbits) Application 1/month |
| Revolution® (Selamectin) | Stimulates the release of GABA in nematodes & arthropods Topical for cats and dogs Application 1/month |
| Advantage® (Imidacloprid) | Causes CNS impairments in fleas (adult & larval) Topical for cats Application 1/month K9Advantix® for dogs- fleas, ticks, mosquitoes Toxic to cats |
| Tri-Heart® Plus (Ivermectin/Pyrantel) | Causes release of GABA in nematodes and arthropods and is a neuro-muscular-blocking agent in ascarids 1 chewable/month Dogs only, cats take Heartguard® |
| Ctenocephalides canis/ felis | Flea |
| Rhipicephalus sanguineus | Brown Dog Tick |
| Otodectes cynotis | Ear Mite |
| Mange | Skin Disease caused by mites |
| Sarcoptes scabei | Sarcoptes mite |
| Ancylostoma caninum | Southern Hookworm |
| Toxascaris leonina | Ascarid/roundworm |
| Trichuris vulpis | Whipworm |
| Dirofilaria immitis | Heartworm |
| Dipylidium caninum | Flea Tapeworm |
| Isopora spp | Coccidia |
| Giardia canis | Giardia |