An investigation on the influence of feline flea allergy on the fecundity of the cat flea

Veterinary Dermatology

Volumn 9, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 75-79

  Mcdonald, Beth J ^a   Foil, Carol S ^a   Foil, Lane D ^b  

^a LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AGRICULTURAL CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Ctenocephalides felis; Egg viability; Flea allergy dermatitis; Flea fecundity; Free roaming fleas

Indexed keywords

CTENOCEPHALIDES FELIS; FELIDAE; FELIS CATUS; SIPHONAPTERA (FLEAS);

EID: 3643138689     PISSN: 09594493     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-3164.1998.00090.x     Document Type: Article

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