External Antiparasitics

Question 1

this kills adult fleas

Answer 1

imidacloprid

Question 2

this is very safe to use (except on very young pups and kittens)

Answer 2

imidacloprid

Question 3

this kills adult fleas and ticks

Answer 3

Fipronil

Question 4

this has a 30 day residual effect

Answer 4

Fipronil

Question 5

this has a 4 week residual effect

Answer 5

imidacloprid

Question 6

these shouldn’t be used in very young pups or kittens (2)

Answer 6

imidacloprid

Fipronil

Question 7

this works on fleas and mites (Sarcoptic mange)

Answer 7

Selamectin

Question 8

this starts killing fleas within 30 min, most being gone by 4 hours

Answer 8

Nitenpyram

Question 9

this is given once a month for flea control

Answer 9

Spinosad

Question 10

with Spinosad, the animal must be _____ old and meet what requirement?

Answer 10

• 14 weeks old

- minimum weight requirement

Question 11

this is given every 12 weeks for flea and tick control

Answer 11

Fluralaner

Question 12

with Fluralaner, the animal must be this old

Answer 12

6 months

Question 13

avoid using _____ in animals with a history of seizures

Answer 13

Fluralaner