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 The entire life cycle of a flea is 2 weeks to 2 years.FalseTrueHumans can become infected and acquire disease by some dog parasites.FalseTrueWhat is TRUE about the demodex mite that causes mange:A) Humans are a risk of contracting this miteC) Not a problem in healthy dogsB) Does NOT cause hair lossD) All of the aboveHookworms & Whipworms do NOT cause blood lossTrueFalse What is FALSE about ticks?F) All of the aboveB) Ticks can live up to 3 years without blood mealE) A and CD) A onlyC) Ticks can jumpA) People can catch lyme disease or rocky mountain spotted fever from infected dogsIf your dog only goes outside for a few minutes, chances are you don’t have fleas in the house.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 aboveEar mitesA) Looks like coffee grounds inside the earC) Are NOT contagiousD) All of the aboveB) Are a risk to humansRaw fed dogs have less fleas.TrueFalsePhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
