THE PARASITE QUIZ Step 1 of 2 50% Begin the Quiz!Correct answers will reveal a green check mark.How many varieties of fleas are there in the U.S.?A) 15B) 300C) 2000 Hookworms & Whipworms do NOT cause blood lossFalseTrueWhat is TRUE about the demodex mite that causes mange:D) All of the aboveA) Humans are a risk of contracting this miteB) Does NOT cause hair lossC) Not a problem in healthy dogsRaw fed dogs have less fleas.FalseTrueIf your dog only goes outside for a few minutes, chances are you don’t have fleas in the house.TrueFalse Ear mitesC) Are NOT contagiousD) All of the aboveA) Looks like coffee grounds inside the earB) Are a risk to humansRoundworm 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 aboveWhat is FALSE about ticks?C) Ticks can jumpD) A onlyB) Ticks can live up to 3 years without blood mealE) A and CA) People can catch lyme disease or rocky mountain spotted fever from infected dogsF) All of the aboveThe entire life cycle of a flea is 2 weeks to 2 years.FalseTrueHumans can become infected and acquire disease by some dog parasites.TrueFalseCommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
