9: Integument Flashcards
Define integument
Structures which serve to cover and protect the body
Examples of integument structure
Skin, hair coat, wool, feathers, scales, nails, hooves, horns, antlers, beak
Difference between antlers and horns
Antlers are shed, horns are not
Climate fleas prefer
Warm, humid
Signs of a flea infestation on an animal
Pruritus Chewing Severely worn incisors Alopecia in lumbar region Scabs Flea dirt
Flea dirt contains
Eggs, larvae, flea feces
Flea larvae eat what
Adult flea feces
When do flea eggs hatch (under what conditions)
16days -1 yr depending on activity in environment. Eggs go dormant
FAD
Flea allergy dermatitis
Severe pruritus and inflammation due to flea bite allergies
Commonly seen in cases of FAD (signs)
Erythema and alopecia esp in lumbar region
Way to diagnose fleas
Flea comb
Where to comb w a flea comb
Lumbar region, cheeks, neck
Teeth of comb should contact skin
Fleas commonly lead to (what other parasite)
Tapeworms
Feces is often shaped like
A comma
Most flea collars do not work and contain harmful chemicals, except what brand
Seresto by Bayer
How long seresto lasts, price range
Expensive (40-60$) lasts 6-8months
What are the hazardous chemicals contained in many cheap flea products (collars and over the counter meds)
Organophosphates like pyrethrin or permethrin
Areas of animal where fleas are found most
Lumbar region, head and neck, belly
Diseases transmitted by ticks
Rocky Mountain spotted fever
Lyme disease
Ehrlichiosis
Advantage and frontline
What they are and treat
What animals they can be used on
Topical medicine, used on both dogs and cats, treats fleas only