Title: Demonstrate examination for ectoparasites.
Course: Veterinary Science I (18105-I) > Section: Performing Skin, Coat, and Nail Maintenance

Checking should include

- using required PPE
- recognizing evidence of fleas, ticks, lice, and mites including flea dirt, hair loss, irritation, crusting, or skin inflammation
- describing the relationship between animal and human health and ectoparasite control (e.g., tapeworms, flea allergic dermatitis) and potential zoonotic disease transmission
- using a flea comb
- describing the importance of pet owner education regarding ectoparasite control including environmental cleaning and year‑round prevention.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are fleas dangerous to animals? To humans?
- Why is it so important for pet owners to be educated about flea control?
- Why are ticks dangerous to animals? To people?
- What diseases can ticks transmit to animals? To people?
- How do flea and tick control products work?
- How have flea and tick control products evolved over the past 50 years?