Pet Owner Educational Atlas, Parasites, Diagnosis, Control and Prevention
BySergio Villanueva Saz, Asier Basurco Pérez
1. Types of parasites
External parasites
Fleas
Ticks
Lice
Mites
Mosquitoes and sandflies
Internal parasites
Roundworms
Flukes and tapeworms
Microscopic agents
2. Parasitic diseases by systems
Digestive system
Caused by nematodes
Caused by cestodes
Caused by trematodes
Caused by protozoa
Cardiorespiratory system
Lungworms
Heartworm (canine dirofilariasis)
Blood
Tick-borne diseases
Other parasitic diseases of the blood
Renal system
Urinary parasites
Systemic or multiorganic
Leishmaniasis
Toxoplasmosis
Other diseases
Cutaneous
Flea infestation: flea allergy dermatitis
Tick infestation
Allergic reactions to bites
Mange
Myiasis
Ocular
Ocular parasites
3. Diagnostic tests in parasitology
Stool analysis
Blood smear
Skin scrapings
Trichogram
Adhesive tape test
Flea comb
Analysis of otic exudate
4. Main zoonoses
Zoonoses from dogs
Zoonoses from cats
5. Main parasites of exotic animals
Parasites of birds
Parasites of small rodents
Parasites of rabbits
Parasites of ferrets
Parasites of reptiles
6. Miscellaneous
How to remove a tick
Correct use of a pipette
How to administer an oral antiparasitic
How does an antiparasitic work? Presentations
How do I know if my pet is parasitised?
Basic hygiene measures
Management recommendations
Parasite control programmes
How to remove fleas from the environment
Avoid mosquito and sandfly bites
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