Microorganisms
_____ are the simplest forms of life- single -celled organisms that are known as parasites and that may live inside or outside the body.
Protazoa
What is the snap test called for heartworms that also tests for 3 other diseases?
What external parasite causes Equine Infectious anemia?
Horse fly
______ is used to treat coccidia.
Albon
Bacterial diseases often cause what sign of illness?
Diarrhea
What is a common sign of a fungal infection?
Itchiness
Contaminated water is a common source of what parasitic infection?
Giardia
_______ are vectors of bacterial and viral diseases.
Hard ticks
How is proheart given?
Injection
What is Cocci?
Circular bacteria
Strongyles are a common parasite of _____ animals.
large animals. horses
_________ are known to transmit heartworm disease.
Mosquitoes
How often should large animals be dewormed?
Every 2 months
Coccidia are present in all __________.
Mammals
Rickettsial diseases are spread by?
Biting insects such as fleas and ticks
How long does it take heartworms to become infective in the adult stage in dogs?
6 months
Localized hair loss,pustules and dry thickened areas of skin are signs of ____________.
Demodectic mange
How often is heartgard given?
Once a month
Brucellosis causes infertility in _________.
Cattle
Name 3 common viruses.
Rabies, parvo and West nile
Name 7 endoparasites.
roundworm,hookworm,whipworm.tapeworm,heartworm,strongyles, coccidia
Rocky mountain spotted fever is spread by _____.
American dog tick
Name the 3 ways heartworm prevention can be given.
Encephalitis infects the _______ system.
Nervous