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My dog has scabies. he usually sleeps with me. i have already started the treatment. can he sleep with me or should i keep him away?

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Yes: Once started tx should not be contagious. Surprising you have no symptoms yet, but if so, dog scabies resolve in humans without tx as the tx is clearing the dog. Takes abt 2 weeks to resolve. Need close contact to catch, would clean sheets daily for the next few days to ensure.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Scabies Mites: Scabies mites that live on pets are different from the ones found on humans. But, mites on pets may be transmitted to you from an infested pet. They can burrow under your skin resulting in itching. This type of mite will not reproduce on you ; should die within several days. You won't require medication but your animal needs to be treated. You are at risk to get mites until your dog is treated.

Answered 12/29/2013

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