trichodectes canis Flashcards
1
Q
suborder
A
ischnocera
2
Q
common name
A
dog biting louse or canine chewing louse
3
Q
are all lice host specific?
A
yes
4
Q
host
A
dogs
5
Q
size of adult
A
2mm
6
Q
what kind of mouthparts
A
biting/ chewing
7
Q
life cycle
A
female lays eggs on host
nits are cemented onto hair shaft
eggs hatch as nymphs
after 3 molts are adults
8
Q
does it require the host to complete life cycle?
A
yes- lice are active on host
9
Q
site of infection
A
hair, skin
10
Q
pathogenesis
A
heavy infections found on neglected and underfed animals. Mainly young animals
11
Q
what is it a vector of?
A
dipylidium caninum
12
Q
clinical signs
A
puritus, hair loss
anemia can occur in heavy MIXED infections but is rare
13
Q
diagnosis
A
identification of louse
14
Q
treatment and prevention
A
insecticides
15
Q
transmission
A
direct dog to dog contact or by brushes, combs, and blankets
