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 aboveThe entire life cycle of a flea is 2 weeks to 2 years.FalseTrueIf your dog only goes outside for a few minutes, chances are you don’t have fleas in the house.TrueFalseHumans can become infected and acquire disease by some dog parasites.TrueFalse Ear mitesC) Are NOT contagiousA) Looks like coffee grounds inside the earB) Are a risk to humansD) All of the aboveWhat is TRUE about the demodex mite that causes mange:C) Not a problem in healthy dogsB) Does NOT cause hair lossD) All of the aboveA) Humans are a risk of contracting this miteWhat is FALSE about ticks?D) A onlyF) All of the aboveB) Ticks can live up to 3 years without blood mealA) People can catch lyme disease or rocky mountain spotted fever from infected dogsC) Ticks can jumpE) A and CRaw fed dogs have less fleas.TrueFalseHookworms & Whipworms do NOT cause blood lossFalseTruePhoneThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
