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Fleas are common external parasites that can cause itching, skin irritation, and transmit diseases like Bartonella (cat scratch fever) and tapeworms.
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Ticks can transmit a variety of diseases such as Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and anaplasmosis.
Mosquitoes can transmit heartworm larvae to dogs and cats through bites. Heartworm disease can be fatal if left untreated, and prevention is crucial.
Ear mites, sarcoptic mange mites, and demodex mites are common in pets. They can cause skin irritation, hair loss, and discomfort.
Ticks are external parasites that feed on the blood of animals. In addition to causing irritation and discomfort, ticks can transmit diseases such as Lyme disease.
Mosquitoes can transmit heartworm disease to dogs and cats, leading to potentially fatal heart and lung damage if untreated.
Larvae of botflies can infest the skin of animals, causing painful swellings. In dogs, this condition is known as cuterebriasis.
While less common, lice infestations can occur in pets, leading to itching, irritation, and sometimes, anemia in severe cases.
Fleas are not only a nuisance but can cause allergic reactions in some pets, leading to dermatitis, hair loss, and secondary bacterial infections.
Ticks can transmit various diseases, including Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and babesiosis.
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