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 Roundworm 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 aboveHumans can become infected and acquire disease by some dog parasites.TrueFalseHookworms & Whipworms do NOT cause blood lossFalseTrueRaw fed dogs have less fleas.TrueFalse Ear mitesA) Looks like coffee grounds inside the earD) All of the aboveC) Are NOT contagiousB) Are a risk to humansWhat 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 dogsThe entire life cycle of a flea is 2 weeks to 2 years.FalseTrueWhat is FALSE about ticks?D) A onlyF) All of the aboveB) Ticks can live up to 3 years without blood mealE) A and CC) 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.TrueFalseEmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
