HW's (NO THANK YOU!)
HW's are transmitted by?
What is a Mosquito!
Bonus: How many mosquito bites does it take to contract HW disease?
How do your clients think HW disease is transmitted?
T or F: You can not wash dogs/cats on topical HW or flea prevention?
FALSE! The HW/IP prevention is transdermal and absorbed in 1.5 hours. Recommend a soap free shampoo which is non-stripping to flea prevention.
What does Zoonotic mean?
A disease transmitted from animals to humans!
Bonus: T or F: Hooks, Rounds, & Whips are zoonotic?
T or F: HW disease is a dogs disease and is very rare in cats?
FALSE! Occurrence is higher than previously considered due to false negatives.
Bonus: How do we test for HW disease?
Do your clients have the same idea of what indoor only means?
What is the number one feline parasite concern for pet owners?
Fleas!
Bonus: On average, how long can a flea bite last?
How are preventions given to patients? ie name type of delivery systems
What is... Oral, Topical, Injectable.
Bonus: Why does delivery method matter?
What is Microfilaria?
Baby Heartworms!
Bonus: Why do we want to eliminate microfilaria?
What's the difference between an oral & topical preventative?
Systemic vs. Topical- Patient must ingest the prevention and the flea or tick has to take a poisonous bloodmeal to die. With topical the flea or tick dies by contact.
Why would you suggest a topical preventative over oral?
T or F: Multi is adulticidal and larvicidal?
TRUE!
Bonus: What are the benefits of a larvicidal prevention?
How do HW products work?
What is a purge dewormer. They kill any larvae acquired in the last 30 days.
How many of your clients think they give preventions on the 1st and it works until the 31st?
BONUS: What is half life?
How many of you give your HW prevention on the same day every month?
What issues or diseases can fleas cause/transmit?
Flea Allergy Dermatitis, Tapeworms, Bartonella (cat scratch fever), Anemia.
*Multi maintained 99.5-100% efficacy all month long!
Bonus: Will clients still see fleas when on flea preventions?
T or F: Dog & Cats can acquire IP's from roaches, mice, & house flies?
TRUE!
How many of your clients say their pets are "indoor only"?
What life stages do heartworm preventions work on?
Only L3 and early L4- these are the stages 30 days post mosquito bite. This is why HW preventions must be given every 30 days.
Bonus: Do any HW preventions kill larvae all day everyday throughout the month?
What are the active ingredients in Multi?
Imidacloprid and Moxidectin. Imidacloprid= fleas (paralyzes the mouth piece of the flea in 3-5 min, dead with in 2 hrs) Moxidectin= Treats and controls IP's and HWs (all month long).
What IP's does Multi cover?
Dogs: Hooks, rounds, whips
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Cats: Hooks, rounds
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