Flea Allergy Flashcards
1
Q
Most common flea in cats and dogs
A
Ctenocephalides felis
2
Q
Is ctenocephalides felis host specific
A
No
3
Q
Life cycle length of C. Felis
A
21 days
4
Q
Most resistant stage of C. Felis
A
Cocoon
5
Q
4 reasons flea allergy can develop
A
Lack of exposure when young
Intermittent exposure
Atopy
6
Q
Describe the hypersensitivity of flea allergy
A
Mixed 1 and 4 types
7
Q
Clinical signs of flea allergy in dogs
A
Papules
Worsens year to year
Lower back and tail head
Sever pruritus
8
Q
3 causes of sever pruritus in dogs
A
Flea allergy
Scabies
Food allergy
9
Q
Clinical signs of flea allergy in cat
A
Millibar dermatitis, crust on neck
Symmetrical alopecia on sides
Eosinophilic granuloma complex
10
Q
Best diagnosis of F.A.D.
A
Response to elimination of fleas
