THE PARASITE QUIZ Step 1 of 2 50% Begin the Quiz!Correct answers will reveal a green check mark.Raw fed dogs have less fleas.FalseTrueThe entire life cycle of a flea is 2 weeks to 2 years.FalseTrueEar mitesC) Are NOT contagiousB) Are a risk to humansA) Looks like coffee grounds inside the earD) All of the aboveIf your dog only goes outside for a few minutes, chances are you don’t have fleas in the house.TrueFalseWhat is TRUE about the demodex mite that causes mange:B) Does NOT cause hair lossD) All of the aboveA) Humans are a risk of contracting this miteC) Not a problem in healthy dogs How many varieties of fleas are there in the U.S.?A) 15B) 300C) 2000 What is FALSE about ticks?A) People can catch lyme disease or rocky mountain spotted fever from infected dogsD) A onlyE) A and CC) Ticks can jumpB) Ticks can live up to 3 years without blood mealF) All of the aboveHumans can become infected and acquire disease by some dog parasites.FalseTrueRoundworm eggs:A) Can remain infective for up to 5 yearsB) Are resistant to disinfectantsC) Can be transmitted to puppies via mother’s milkD) C onlyE) All of the aboveHookworms & Whipworms do NOT cause blood lossTrueFalseCommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
