What are Antiparasitics?

Question 1

What is the largest group of drugs used in veterinary medicine?

Answer 1

antiparasitics

Question 2

Where are antiparasitics available?

2

Answer 2

1. vet hospitals

2. over the counter

Question 3

What are antiparasitics?

Answer 3

drugs that kill or inhibit internal parasites or external parasites

Question 4

How is an antiparasitic chosen?

4

Answer 4

1. susceptibility to parasite
2. toxicity to animal
3. price
4. ease of administration

Question 5

Why is understanding a parasite’s life cycle a must for proper use?
(2)

Answer 5

1. may only be effective against adult parasites

2. other steps may need to be taken for successful treatment - preventing fleas and ticks