Cat and dog lice Flashcards
What are the 2 suborders of lice?
Mallophaga - biting/chewing
Anoplura - blood sucking
What doe lice infestation usually indicate?
Underlying problem
What 3 lice can be found on cats/dogs?
Trichodectes canis
Linognathus setosus
Felicola subrostratus
Are trichodectes canis biting or sucking lice? What is their morphology?
Chewing
Round, triangular head
Dark markings on abdomen like bee
What stage of development do trichodectes canis not have? How long is their entire life cycle?
Larval stage
2-3 weeks
For what dogs is Trichodectes canis harmful?
Puppies
Debilitated dogs
Where on the body are Trichodectes canis found?
Hair base of head
Neck
Tail
What are the symptoms of Trichodectes canis pediculosis?
Intensing itching, scratching, biting
Matted coat
Inflammation
Picking at skin
What tapeworm can Trichodectes canis cause?
Dipylidium caninum
How long do Trichodectes canis survive without host?
1 wk
Linognathus setosus is a less common louse. Is it chewing or sucking? What is the morpohlogy?
Sucking (anopluran)
Small head, huge body!
What type of louse is Felicola subrostatus?
Mallophagan (chewing)
Felicola subrostatus pediculosis can be due to…
Underfeeding
Neglect
Chronic disease
What are the symptoms of Felicola subtrostatus?
Dull ruffled coat on face and pinnae
Scaling
Crusts
Alopecia
What is the distinguishing feature of Felicola subrostatus?
Triangular, very pointy head
