Title: Demonstrate checking an animal for fleas and ticks.
Course: Veterinary Science I (18105-I) > Section: Performing Skin and Coat Care

Checking should include

- using required PPE
- recognizing evidence of fleas and ticks
- describing the relationship between animal and human health and flea and tick control (e.g., tapeworms, flea allergic dermatitis)
- identifying shampoos that are compatible with current flea and tick treatments and medications
- using a flea comb
- describing the importance of pet owner education regarding flea and tick control.

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?
- How do flea control products work?
- How have flea control products evolved over the past 50 years?