Fleas Flashcards
(43 cards)
What are the 3 juvenile hormone analogs?
- Methoprene
- Pyriproxifen
- Fenoxycarb
What are the 2 insect development inhibitors?
- Lufenuron
2. Cyromazine
What is in Frontline Plus?
Fripronil + Methroprene
What is pyriproxyfen combined with?
Permethrin
What are the advantages to using pyriproxyfen?
- Not degraded by UV light
2. Available in sprays
What are the disadvantages to pyriproxyfen?
- Not for use in cats
2. Only for dogs > 4 months
What are the advantages of lufenuron?
- Easy to administer
2. Approved for dogs and cats
What is the one disadvantage to lufenuron?
No adulticidal activity
What are the inert insecticides?
- Silica aerogel
- Diatomaceous earth
- Borates
In what chemical class is Imidacloprid?
Neonicotinoid
What is the common name for Imidacloprid?
Advantage
What does Advantix contain?
Imidacloprid + permethrin
What does Advantage Multi contain?
Imidacloprid + moxidectin
What does Advantage II contain?
Imidacloprid + pyriproxyfen
What are the 2 disadvantages associated with Imidacloprid (Advantage)?
- Greasy on application
2. Ataxia, hypersalivation reported in kittens
What is the chemical class of Nitenpyram?
Neonicotinoid
What is the common name for Nitenpyram?
Capstar
For what age group is Nitenpyram (Capstar) labeled?
Dogs and cats > 4 weeks and > 2 pounds
What is the chemical class of Fipronil?
Phenylprazole
What are the active ingredients of Frontline Plus?
Fipronil + methoprene
Which is more rapidly effective, Nitenpyram or Fipronil?
Fipronil (within 2 hours)
Nitenpyram (within 24 hours)
What is the chemical class of selamectin?
Macrocyclic lactone
What is the mechanism of action of selamectin?
Potentiates the release and effects of the neurotransmitter GABA
What are ALL the uses of selamectin (7)?
- Flea control
- Ear mite control
- Sarcoptic mange
- Heartworm prevention
- Hookworm
- Roundworm
- Tick control
