Lecture 4: Parasites and Fungi

Question 1

What kind of drugs are nitenpyram and imidacloprid?

Answer 1

Neonicotinoids

Question 2

What is problem with nitenpyram?

Answer 2

Kills fleas within 30 minutes, but only lasts 48 hours

Question 3

How long does imidacloprid last?

Answer 3

1 month in lipid layer

Question 4

What are two advantages of seresto collar?

Answer 4

8 month efficacy, may also protect against other factors

Question 5

Adv and dis of Comfortis?

Answer 5

Kills fleas quickly and for a long time, but only kills fleas

Question 6

What is the problem with using a spot-on for FAD?

Answer 6

Causes more flea bites before death

Question 7

When are the only times you need environmental control with oral products?

Answer 7

Significant infestation, or owners being bitten

Question 8

When should you avoid -laner drugs?

Answer 8

If epileptic or family history

Question 9

Why should all dogs on miticidal therapy be neutered?

Answer 9

Not used for breeding due to breed predilection for immune defect