Table 3.
Number of ticks found on the different regions of the dog in the untreated, permethrin- and fipronil-treated groups
| Untreated (%) | Permethrin (%) | Frontline (%) | Total (100%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head |
174 (80.9) |
8 (3.7) |
33 (15.3) |
215 |
| Neck |
121 (76.6) |
18 (11.4) |
19 (12.0) |
158 |
| Chest |
85 (73.9) |
11 (9.6) |
19 (16.5) |
115 |
| Back |
27 (75.0) |
3 (8.3) |
6 (16.7) |
36 |
| Belly |
31 (77.5) |
5 (12.5) |
4 (10.0) |
40 |
| Pelvic region |
22 (84.6) |
1 (5.3) |
3 (16.0) |
26 |
| Legs |
74 (78.7) |
5 (5.3) |
15 (16.0) |
94 |
| Total | 534 (78.1) | 51 (7.5) | 99 (14.5) | 684 |