Can humans get mites from dogs?

A human can become infected with canine mange mites in several different ways. The mites can crawl off an infected dog and onto furniture, clothes and other items, where the mites wait for a new host to come into contact with the item. read more

Perhaps the following information will not only provide the answer to that question but also give you an interesting peek into the world of those pesky, eight-legged parasites that love feasting on the wax and oils in your pet’s ear canal. read more

According to the ASPCA, it is possible, but very unusual, for a person to get mange from a dog. The skin disease is caused by mites that are passed from host to host. A limited number of mange mites are always present on dogs, but excessive numbers lead to mange. read more