Ectoparasites of Dogs and Cats: Key Species and Identification

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What is Ctenocephalides felis commonly known as?

The cat flea

<p>The cat flea</p>
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<p>What type of animal does Trichodectes canis primarily infest?</p>

What type of animal does Trichodectes canis primarily infest?

Dogs

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<p>What is the common name for Linognathus setosus?</p>

What is the common name for Linognathus setosus?

Dog sucking louse

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<p>What is Felicola subrostratus known to infest?</p>

What is Felicola subrostratus known to infest?

Cats

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<p>What is the common name for Ixodes ricinus?</p>

What is the common name for Ixodes ricinus?

The castor bean tick or sheep tick

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<p>What condition is caused by Otodectes cynotis?</p>

What condition is caused by Otodectes cynotis?

Ear mites in cats and dogs

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<p>What is Sarcoptes scabiei responsible for?</p>

What is Sarcoptes scabiei responsible for?

Scabies in animals

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<p>What does Demodex refer to?</p>

What does Demodex refer to?

A genus of mites that can cause demodicosis in dogs

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<p>What is Cheyletiella commonly known as?</p>

What is Cheyletiella commonly known as?

Walking dandruff

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<p>What is Trombicula autumnalis known for?</p>

What is Trombicula autumnalis known for?

Causing harvest mite infestations