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Can you give your cat scabies?
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No: But if your cat has feline mange it can make you very, very itchy.
Answered 5/30/2016
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Scabies: 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. Don't know of transmission to humans.
Answered 7/4/2014
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