Ectoparasiticides

Question 1

The only ectoparasiticides available in a pour-on formulation are the ___________

Answer 1

Pyrethrins

Organophosphates - spray/backrubber
Spinosid - spray

Question 2

What are pyrethrins indicated for?

Answer 2

Lice and flies

Question 3

What are organophosphates labeled for?

Answer 3

Flies and ticks

Question 4

T/F: Organophosphates are super safe and rarely toxic.

Answer 4

False - highly toxic - treat w/ atropine

Question 5

What are the three ectoparasiticides we talked about?

Answer 5

Pyrethrins, Organophosphate, Spinosid