Pet HealthUpdated Dec 10, 2024
Can You Get Lice from Dogs? Understanding the Risks of Lice Transmission
Some diseases can be transmitted from animals to humans — but lice is not one of them.
5 min read
Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD
Veterinarian|VMD
196 articles
Dr. Debora Lichtenberg, VMD, is a small animal and exotics veterinarian who has been practicing medicine for over 30 years. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Lichtenberg also trained at the Philadelphia Zoo. She now practices in the New York City area and lives in the West Village with her husband and her rescued pets, Cocoa and OG. Dr. Lichtenberg has been writing for Petful for many years, and she has been recognized with Certificates of Excellence from both the Dog Writers Association of America and the Cat Writers Association of America.
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