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1
Q

What are the 2 suborders of lice?

A

Mallophaga - biting/chewing

Anoplura - blood sucking

2
Q

What doe lice infestation usually indicate?

A

Underlying problem

3
Q

What 3 lice can be found on cats/dogs?

A

Trichodectes canis
Linognathus setosus
Felicola subrostratus

4
Q

Are trichodectes canis biting or sucking lice? What is their morphology?

A

Chewing
Round, triangular head
Dark markings on abdomen like bee

5
Q

What stage of development do trichodectes canis not have? How long is their entire life cycle?

A

Larval stage

2-3 weeks

6
Q

For what dogs is Trichodectes canis harmful?

A

Puppies

Debilitated dogs

7
Q

Where on the body are Trichodectes canis found?

A

Hair base of head
Neck
Tail

8
Q

What are the symptoms of Trichodectes canis pediculosis?

A

Intensing itching, scratching, biting
Matted coat
Inflammation
Picking at skin

9
Q

What tapeworm can Trichodectes canis cause?

A

Dipylidium caninum

10
Q

How long do Trichodectes canis survive without host?

A

1 wk

11
Q

Linognathus setosus is a less common louse. Is it chewing or sucking? What is the morpohlogy?

A

Sucking (anopluran)

Small head, huge body!

12
Q

What type of louse is Felicola subrostatus?

A

Mallophagan (chewing)

13
Q

Felicola subrostatus pediculosis can be due to…

A

Underfeeding
Neglect
Chronic disease

14
Q

What are the symptoms of Felicola subtrostatus?

A

Dull ruffled coat on face and pinnae
Scaling
Crusts
Alopecia

15
Q

What is the distinguishing feature of Felicola subrostatus?

A

Triangular, very pointy head

16
Q

What can be used to control lice in cats/dogs?

A

Fipronil
Imidacloprid
Fluralaner
Afoxolaner

17
Q

Which species of animal should not be given fipronil?

A

Rabbits