11. Ticks: How To Remove A Tick From Your Pet Or Yourself
Photo credit: Scott Bauer (USDA ARS)
There are many ideas about the best way to remove a tick, one of the most common tricks being to put a lit match on the tick to make the tick "angry" enough to back out on its own. The truth is, this can actually make things worse for you and the tick; injecting more foreign material into you (or your pet) from the tick. Early removal of the tick is very important. Find out how to check for and remove ticks safely in this how to.
12. Ringworm
Credit: CDC/Dr. Lucille K. Georg
Technically not a parasite, Ringworm derives its name from the classic red, round "worm like" lesion seen on human skin that is infected. Ringworm is a fungus that may or may not create clinical signs in animals, but may spread from animals to humans, creating the classic lesion.
13. Heartgard (Ivermectin) - Drug Profile
Heartgard and Heartgard Plus are used to prevent heartworms and several intestinal parasites when administered on a montly basis.
14. Revolution (Selamectin) - Drug Profile
Revolution® (brand name Stronghold® in Europe) is medication that treats and prevents a variety of parasites.
