flea video discussion

Question 1

fleas feed on blood and can consume up to how much in blood per day

Answer 1

15 times their body weight

Question 2

how many eggs can a female flea lay per day

Answer 2

40-50

Question 3

what are 3 medical conditions fleas can cause in animals

Answer 3

allergic reactions (FAD)
tapeworms
anemia

Question 4

what is the first step we should recommend to pet owners when it comes to flea control

Answer 4

trip to the vet

Question 5

once the pet comes to the vet for flea control what assessments must the vet and staff complete

Answer 5

physical exam and history

Question 6

what are the 3 main goals of a flea control program

Answer 6

relieve discomfort - treat pet
eliminate in environment
prevent from reinfestation

Question 7

what are the immature life stages of the flea which live in the environment

Answer 7

eggs
larvae
pupae

Question 8

proper administration of flea control is needed in order to prevent future infestations. once the topical flea control is applied how long might it take for the adult fleas to die

Answer 8

several hours (4-24)

Question 9

topical flea products can have residual effect for how many days

Answer 9

30

Question 10

how long could it take to completely eliminate the immature flea life stages in the environment; as well as a flea infestation; control

Answer 10

3-8 weeks

Question 11

during optimum environment conditions the flea life cycle could happen in as little as how many days

Answer 11

14

Question 12

under unfavorable environment conditions emergence of adult fleas could be delayed up to how many days

Answer 12

200

Question 13

eggs can take how many days to become larvae

Answer 13

2-10

Question 14

larvae can take how many days to turn into pupae

Answer 14

7-21

Question 15

pupae can take how many days to emerge into adults

Answer 15

7-200+

Question 16

why is it important to treat every pet in the household

Answer 16

Flea life cycle will continue if only one pet is treated

Question 17

what could happen if a single dose of flea control is missed

Answer 17

control is failed; allowed fleas to survive and lay more eggs

Question 18

fleas are acquired from where

Answer 18

the environment

Question 19

can a pet acquire fleas from another animal

Answer 19

mainly from the environment

Question 20

where is the flea infestation likely to occur

Answer 20

most of the time spent

Question 21

the goal of a good flea control program is to drive fleas to extinction. what are we trying to prevent

Answer 21

future reinfestation
prevent from laying eggs

Question 22

what would you tell a client who calls complaining that they are is still seeing a few fleas on their pet

Answer 22

it takes up to 24 hours and still can get them from environment

Question 23

once the flea infestation has been eliminated what should we recommend the pet owner do

Answer 23

monthly prevention

Question 24

what should we tell pet owners who say their pet does not go outdoors or leave the yard so they don’t need to use flea control products

Answer 24

they travel through neighborhoods by other animals and get into your yard onto your pets