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