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Probably not, lice are very specialized and only inhabit one species of host.
Most kinds of lice are found only on specific types of animal, and, in some cases, only to a particular part of the body; some animals are known to host up to fifteen different species, although one to three is typical for mammals, and two to six for birds.
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Can lice go from your head to your crotch?
Head lice and pubic lice are two different species of lice, I don't know if it's impossible to spread it, it would however be very hard for the head lice or louse to survive
Will revolution kill lice on cats?
Cats normally do not get lice, they get fleas, ticks or mites and it should work on those. Just be sure you NEVER use a product unless it is specifically for cats. The ones for dogs can NOT be used on cats!
How does lice get from one head to another?
Head to head contact
How did the first lice get on the first person?
Head lice crawled on the very first victim they attacked. Many people think that head lice jump, but they don't have knees.
Can cats carry human lice?
no Pet's cant get lice. It depends on what your pet is - if it is a sheep, goat or bird than yes it can get lice. Human head lice cannot survive on pets. They need human blood to survive and live. Lice are extremely fragile in the environment (dehydrate VERY quickly) and cannot live longer than 24 hours without a human blood meal (they don't live on pets). Focusing on items worn in the last 24 hours, bedsheets, combs/brushes will cover your possible exposure from the environment. Experts believe lice transmission from inanimate objects to be less than 2%. So cover your bases but don't fine tooth comb the carpet!
Does cats carry head lice?
The lice that cats get are specific to cats. They do not transfer from other species but are spread within the species. Cats get lice from other cats who have lice. As with humans, it's not a matter of cleanliness, but of popularity. (In fact, lice like clean heads better!)
Can humans get cat lice?
Yes Cats can get Lice. However it is not the same type as lice as humans get. Cats will not contract human lice, and we will never have the cat lice Felicola subrostrata. It's species specific, meaning it only effects the certain species it likes. Don't belive look it up somewhere else
Can cats get head lice from children?
Head lice (Pediculus capitis) are small parasitic insects exquisitely adapted to living on the scalp of their human host. They do not live or feed on your household pets.
Can you give dogs or cats lice?
can dogs give cats lice
Do head lice feed on dogs cats and other animals?
None of the 3 species of human lice (head, pubic, clothing) survive well on other species. Dogs, cats, and other mammalian species each have 1 species of lice that feed on them and these lice do not survives well on other mammals. Lice are very highly specialized for the one species of host they live on. Humans are the only mammalian species that carries more than 1 species of lice.
How do catch hair lice?
You get head lice by putting your head by someone who already has head lice
What is the plural of head lice?
Head lice is actually already the plural form. The singular is head louse.
Can you get head lice from chips?
No. You cant get head lice from chips.
Can a hamster get head lice?
No only humans get Head Lice
Can hamsters get head lice from a human?
If Hamsters somehow happen to get Head Lice the Lice will not live
A person who has pediculosis is infested with?
Lice He is infected with lice. However, the lice which are found in humans are different from pets like dogs and cats. That's why if you want to treat human lice, you should not use products which are used in pets. You may gather more information about head lice by visiting http://headlicecenter.com/
Can head lice hop?
Yes Head Lice Dose Hop
