Cats and dogs can transfer a wide variety of diseases, called zoonotic diseases, to humans. Some of these diseases can have serious effects on your skin. Protect yourself by making sure your pet has regular veterinary care, including when you notice something different about his skin, to avoid a nasty skin condition.
Can you catch skin disease from dogs?
Often called Scabies, Mange is caused by a tiny mite that burrows deeply into the skin creating severe itching and irritation. Secondary infections are common for infected dogs and it is not only contagious between dogs, but also can infect humans.
Can humans get skin rashes from dogs?
Rashes that can be passed from dogs to humans are called zoonotic rashes. Most of the time folliculitis in dogs -- or simply irritation of the skin and hair follicles -- is a symptom of an allergen, parasite or infection.
Can dogs transmit skin infections?
Caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus sp., staph infection is the most common bacterial skin infection found in dogs. It's a zoonotic risk, which means dogs and humans can transmit the infection between one another.
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