Do animals get lice?

Cats get only one type of lice: Felicola subrostrata. Other types of animals are susceptible to other species of lice, but each species of animal is only infected by its own special species of lice. If a stray louse from another species finds its way onto a dog, cat or person, it will not remain there. read more

Furthermore, lice are not one of the more common parasites found in dogs and other household pets, such as cats: Yes, dogs and cats do sometimes get lice, although lice are not one of the more common parasites diagnosed. They are most common in animals that live in poor conditions without proper sanitation. read more