Fleas & Ticks
How are fleas and ticks transmitted in animals?
Environmental contact, direct exposure to infested wildlife
What is the scientific name for ear mites?
Otodectes Cynotis
Where do the mites normally live on an animal?
Live inside the hair follicles and sebaceous glands
What is the common name?
Walking dandruff
What kind of disease can fleas carry?
Tapeworms
What do ear mites discharge and ears typically look like?
They cause a dark, dry, crumbly or black discharge. Red inflamed ears.
Is it contagious?
No
Is this zoonotic
yes
What kind of diseases do ticks carry?
They transmit bacterial infections and Lyme disease
How do veterinarians diagnose ear mites?
Taking a swab of the ear debris and examining it under a microscope
What is the test used to confirm the parasite?
A deep skin scraping
how is it recognize?
hook like mouth parts
What are the most common ticks to be able to be active in temperatures as low as 40?
Blacklegged Ticks (Deer Ticks)
How are ear mites spread between animals?
Through direct physical contact with an infected animal