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Which mite is not effectively treated by the use of ivermectin at 0.2mg/kg subcutaneously?
Which lungworm is commonly found in the small airways of wild cats?
Which tapeworm forms embedded pea-sized strobilocerci known as Cysticercus fasciolarus frequently in the liver of wildcats?
Which protozoa is generally non-pathogenic to wild cats but can be infectious to other animals, including humans?
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Which viral disease is not mentioned as being seen in wildcats?
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What is a common injury for wild cats?
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Which flea is the common flea of the grey squirrel?
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Which mite has been implicated as the cause of alopecia in red and grey squirrels in the UK?
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Which tick may cause Staphylococcus aureus local abscesses or even septicaemia/pyaemia in debilitated or severely infested squirrels?
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What is the recommended treatment for lice infestation in squirrels?
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Which bacteria have been reported to cause lung infections in squirrels?
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What drug has been safely used to treat bacterial infections in squirrels?
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Which viral disease is the main concern for the squirrel family in the UK?
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What is the prevalence of adenovirus infection in red squirrels?
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Which organ can be affected by the red squirrel parapoxvirus?
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What is the suggested role of grey squirrels in the transmission of adenovirus?
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Which disease has been identified as a possible cause of diarrhoea and intussusception in squirrels?
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What can lead to loss of incisors and malocclusion in squirrels?
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What has been suggested as a possible cause of metabolic bone disease in squirrels in the UK?
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Which parasite is commonly seen in wildcats and may transmit diseases such as Mycoplasma haemofelis and Dipylidium caninum?
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Which parasite is a biting louse that has been reported in wildcats, but rarely causes any problems?
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Which tick is commonly seen in wildcats and may be implicated in the transmission of blood parasites, viruses, and bacteria such as the cause of Lyme's disease?
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Which parasite is probable to cause mange in wildcats, similar to domestic felines?
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What is the recommended treatment for tick infestation in wildcats?
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Which parasite may cause anaemia in young wildcat kittens if heavily infested?
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Which term is used to describe the young of wildcats?
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At what age do wildcats typically reach sexual maturity?
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What is the gestation period of wildcats?
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What is the average life expectancy of wildcats?
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Which ectoparasite is commonly found on wildcats and can transmit diseases such as Mycoplasma haemofelis and Dipylidium caninum?
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What is the recommended treatment for ticks on wildcats?
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