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?