Can human seborrheic dermatitis or flaky skin spread to my cat?

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can sebbhoreic dermatitis on the scalp (on a human) be transfered to cats? Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed

Elva Ma DVM · Accepted Answer

Hello, and thank you for your question! No, seborrheic dermatitic cannot be transferred to a cat, unless the underlying cause was infectious, such as ringworm, or lice. If your cat is having similar signs of flaking skin or itchiness, I would recommend getting her to a vet for a checkup. They can perform tests such as a skin scraping or cytology or fungal culture to determine the cause and prescribe the appropriate treatment. I hope this helps!

Can human seborrheic dermatitis or flaky skin spread to my cat?

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