Title: Identify parasites that commonly affect animals.
Course: Veterinary Science II (18105-II) > Section: Understanding Parasitology

Identification should include

- endoparasites (e.g., heartworm; ascarids, or roundworms; hookworms; whipworms; tapeworms; giardia) during different developmental stages
- ectoparasites (e.g., fleas, mites, ticks) during different developmental stages
- parasites with zoonotic potential.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What distinguishing characteristics are used to identify parasites?
- Why is it difficult to determine if an animal has an internal parasite?
- What techniques are commonly used to check for fleas?
- Why should a dog that tests positive for heartworms not continue taking a heartworm preventive?