A recent study found flea and tick preventive compliance was as low as 16 percent. Flea infestations can cause much more than itching. Flea bite dermatitis or flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) is the most common dermatologic condition in dogs and cats. Plus, fleas are intermediate hosts for other diseases or parasites.
Source: Veterinary Team Brief, May 2017.
All veterinary team members should be familiar with the protocols and preventives recommended at their practice, not only to ensure effective patient treatment but also to provide detailed client education and dispel the many myths about fleas.
INSIGHTS: Compliance with flea prevention starts with solid animal health team knowledge of the flea life cycle, how to interrupt it and keep it at bay. This article is a basic review, yet makes a good team meeting discussion guide.