Table 4 Use of ecto- and endo-parasiticide treatments in DVM student-owned cats

Dewormed at least once during the last year

95 (83.3)

11 (68.8)

–

Plan to use an endoparasite product during the next year

50^a (45)

8 (50)

–

Plan to use an ectoparasite product during the next year

102 (89.5)

–

5 (83.3)

Monthly heartworm preventative

61^b (56.0)

7^f (46.7)

–

Treated for ectoparasites at least once

96 (84.2)

–

4 (66.7)

Product listed is correct for the use (open-ended question)

42^c (42.0)

8^g (61.5)

4^h (80)

Treated per recommendations for endoparasites

60^d (56.1)

7^f (46.7)

–

Treated per recommendations for ectoparasites

80^e (70.8)

–

4 (66.7)