an organism needs to be in a living cell to reproduce? They are spread by biting insects like fleas and ticks.

What is the common name for the following parasites(Iospora canis)? 

Roundworm

What is the common name for the following parasites(Trichuris vulpis)? 

Large circular shaped objects with dark circular centers

Vomiting, diarrhea, bloated stomach appearance, and sometimes visible 3 to 5 inch worms in the feces

Abdominal pain, coughing, diarrhea, and sometimes visible 3 to 5 inchworms in the feces.

Heartworm by mosquitoes, Roundworms and whipworms by fecal oral route

Roundworms=they live in the small intestine of animals.

Diarrhea, weight loss, possible blood in the feces, and anemia.  The parasite is not visible in the feces.  The eggs when viewed under a microscope are football shaped.

Hookworms

Vomiting, diarrhea, anemia, weakness, black-tarry stool, and a dull coat and sometimes cough.  They are not visible in feces. Eggs when viewed under a microscope are oval and clear with small circular clumps inside.

Strongyles

Exercise intolerance, difficulty breathing, coughing, decreased appetite, weight loss, and lethargy.  Cats infected may show similar signs as dogs or may show no signs and may die suddenly.

Weight loss, anemia and abdominal pain and in extreme cases sudden death.  The eggs viewed under a microscope appear as large, long oval shapes. 

Diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, weight loss and overall poor appearance.

Parasite that may live in the hair coat, on the skin, or within the ear canals of an animal.  There are several types which infect both small and large animals including: mites, fleas, ticks, lice and biting flies.

by seeing the actual parasite or finding black to brown small particles that look like dirt, but is actually the feces of the parasite and will turn red to brown in color if you apply a drop of water to it.

FAD- flea allergy dermatitis, Anemia, Bartonella and Plague

This parasite has several varieties, but most are species specific. They are usually gray to light beige in color and are wingless parasites that are about 1/12 of an inch in length.  They are very small but can be seen with the naked eye.

?  Large animals should be dewormed every 6-8 weeks due to the increased exposure to parasites when grazing.   Small animals should be dewormed at least yearly or when recommended by the vet.

NO, Dewormers should be given according to the common parasites found in your area and common to the species of animal. Be aware that either over the counter or prescription dewormers will not kill parasites so you must treat specifically for the parasites present.   All animals should receive regular fecal analysis to determine what type of parasite if   any an animal has.

Regular physical exams and fecal testing with good sanitation and removal of feces, keep living areas well drained and avoid overcrowding, & use a feeder to avoid ground feeding

A single celled organism that can occur in all mammals, but the only definitive host that sheds the oocysts in their feces is cats.  It is contracted by contact with infected cat feces (usually from stray cats feces in garden areas or sandboxes), from handing raw or undercooked meat.  It can cause abortion or birth defects in humans, so it is recommended that pregnant woman do not clean the litter box if possible (wear gloves if must) and wear gloves when gardening or handling raw meat.  Pregnant women DO NOT have to give their cats away due to the possibility of contracting toxoplasmosis because the risk is very low for strictly indoor cats to carry the parasite.

What is the best way to prevent dogs and cats from being infected with tapeworms?

Eliminate fleas

Give an example of mechanical parasite control.

Using a flea comb to remove fleas

Low red blood cell count that can be caused by the continual loss of blood from parasites feeding on a host animal or injury

giardia, ringworm, hookworm, roundworm and toxoplasmosis

Pets can get this parasite from eating a rodent or ingesting a flea carrying an immature worm.  They appear as small, white, rice like segment around your pet’s anus or on feces.  These segments are passed intermittently so it may be difficult to diagnose from a single fecal exam. 

Describe the following parasites and the symptoms they cause.

Coccidia

 Describe the following parasites and the symptoms they cause.

Heartworm

is transmitted by the bite of a mosquito; this dangerous parasite lives in the dog’s heart or near it in major blood vessels.  It can be fatal.  Infection causes heart or lung damage, coughing, lethargy, and fatigue.  A blood test must be performed for diagnosis.  Animals should be placed on a monthly preventative.

Describe the following parasites and the symptoms they cause.

Hookworm

Describe the following parasites and the symptoms they cause.

Roundworms

Which microscope objective should be used to read a fecal float test slide?

To read a gram stain slide for bacterial morphology?

10x- lower power.

100x- high power

By collecting feces from the ground or litter box after the animal has defecated.