Can my black lab catch Malassezia on her nose from me, her human?

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Can my black lab contract Malassezia on her nose from me. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 7 years and 4 months old | 77 lbs

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

It is possible but not common. The species of Malassezia that is typically harbored by dogs is different that the one carried by humans. That being said, an immunocompromised dog (or immunocompromised person for that matter) would be at greater risk of contracting it, and there are scientifically documented cases of such transmissions. Hope this helps.

Can my black lab catch Malassezia on her nose from me, her human?

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