Fleas and Ticks in Small Animals - eBook

Authored by veterinary dermatologists Wallace Dunbar Gram and Jeanmarie Short, this clinical handbook is structured into two primary sections addressing the common ectoparasites of dogs and cats. The first part focuses on fleas, covering general anatomy, life cycle dynamics in host and environmental contexts, associated conditions such as flea allergy dermatitis, pruritus, anemia, and tapeworm transmission, alongside preventive strategies and control protocols. The second part addresses ticks, examining anatomy, feeding behavior, life cycle stages, and the identification of significant genera including Rhipicephalus, Dermacentor, Ixodes, Haemaphysalis, and Otobius, alongside proper removal techniques and tick-borne disease prevention.

1. FLEAS: Introduction; General flea anatomy; Flea life cycle; On-host component of life cycle; Environmental component of the life cycle; Control measures; Prioritizing aspects of flea control products/programs; Determining the goals of a flea control program; Pathology associated with fleas; Anemia; Tapeworms; Pruritus; Dermatitis; Potential flea-transmitted diseases; References 2. TICKS: Introduction; General tick anatomy; Hard ticks; Tick feeding; Tick life cycle; Hard tick life cycle; Species identification; Rhipicephalus spp.; Dermacentor spp.; Ixodes spp.; Haemaphysalis longicornis; Otobius megnini; Tick removal; Prevention; References