What are physical methods of flea control?

Bathing, Flea combs, Vacuum, Carpet cleaning

What should be involved in flea control?

Pet - Insecticides, growth regulators

Premise - physical flea removal, +/- insecticide application

What are some flea elimination technique for dogs

Capstar

Shampoo w/ pyrethrin or pyrethroid

Application of topical agent

Oral spinosad

What are some flea preventions for the dog

Lufenuron orally once monthly

FISM monthly

Oral spinosad

Pyriproxyfen topically

Where are dermatophytes found?

Non-viable keratinized tissue or hair that is in the telogen phase

What are animal risk factors for dermatophytes

Age, immune status, exposure of arthrospores, cutaneous changes (trauma, overhydration), genetics

What causes classic ringworm?

Microsporum canis

Where does M canis come from?

Other animals

Where does M gypseum come from?

Soil/environment (therefore need to tx accordingly)

What are the means of diagnosis?

Clinical features, Wood's lamp examination, Trichogram/KOH prep, Fungal culture, Skin biopsy

How do dermatophytes reproduce?

Release ectothrix spores

What is the definitive test for dematophytosis?

Fungal culture

What can you note with dermatophyte growth medium?

If there is growth it is fungal (there is bacteria growth inhibitor)

If it is red it is suggestive (NOT a diagnosis) that the organism is a pathogen rather than a saprophyte