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Can dogs get lice?

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Dealing with head lice is a parent's nightmare. Find out whether your pets can catch lice from your children. read more

Lice are much easier to treat than other parasites such as fleas, and your vet will be able to recommend the best-medicated shampoo, spray, or spot-on treatment for your pet to get rid of the lice. If your pet has lice, isolate the animal from other pets of the same species in your home to avoid the spread of lice. read more

Lice are parasites that live on the skin of an affected dog. They are actually a small insect that feeds by chewing on the skin of the dog or by sucking the blood, depending on the type of louse. Left unchecked, they can grow to be an infestation on the dog’s body. read more

Unfortunately, dogs can get lice, but not the kind humans get. Canine lice is a different species from the species that infest human heads, so canine lice won't transfer to a human, and human lice won't transfer to a dog. read more

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