Can Pets Get Head Lice?
Anyone who has experienced head lice can testify to the fact that it is a tremendously unpleasant experience that nobody should have to go through. Unfortunately, with 6 million to over 12 million reported cases per year, head lice are here to stay for the time being. The good news is that we have effective ways to treat head lice quickly, and how to take steps to prevent them from spreading to other people, but what about our pets? Can pets get head lice from humans? Here, we will discuss this along with a few other important facts about head lice.
Head Lice And Pets
Whenever you first experience head lice, it’s pretty easy to look down at your scratching dog and draw a few suspicious conclusions. However, we can confidently assure you that Fido is innocent, and had nothing to do with your head lice. Head lice are very small, parasitic insects that feed on the blood of humans, and live in their hair. The head lice that humans experience are limited to a specific breed of louse known as Pediculus humanus capitis. While dogs and animals do get their own special experience with fleas on a regular basis, that particular species is known as Trichodectes canis and Linognathus setosus. You might be thinking “fleas are fleas,” but it is proven, without a doubt, that these species of lice do not search for any other kind of hosts for their feeding and reproduction. Human head lice will not venture off to affect your pets, and their fleas will not migrate over to you, aside from the occasional bite or two if they happen to land on you. There are a number of reasons for this level of devotion, but for now just know that it is not in their nature.
Home Remedies For Head Lice
There are multiple DIY tips circulating around the internet for handling a head lice infestation at your home, but these do not work. Some of these tips are better than others, but we will begin by saying that you should always visit a professional lice clinic to avoid the risk of misdiagnosing the itch in your scalp, and also to ensure that the head lice are eliminated with 100% accuracy. Thoroughly combing your hair with a specialized lice comb is a good place to start. While these methods could work in theory, our experience has shown that they never result in 100% head lice removal. Lice are very durable creatures who will actively avoid exposure to light, their color can oftentimes match the hair color of their hosts, and the nits they lay are so small that they are difficult to see with the naked eye. Missing just one or two of these nits can result in quick reappearance of the pest you just fought so hard to get rid of.
Book An Appointment With Lice Clinics Charlotte Today!
Head lice are a nuisance, and a horrible disruptor to your everyday life. They have also proven to be very durable and are known to multiply quickly. If you or someone you know suspects they may be dealing with a head lice infestation it is important to seek professional help as soon as possible before they spread to someone else in the household or classroom. Lice Clinics Charlotte specializes in chemical-free lice removal, and with our proprietary Airtral lice removal treatment we guarantee a 100% lice-free head after just one visit. If you are in need of a lice removal treatment in Charlotte, North Carolina, visit our website today and schedule your visit.