Can my cat get scabies from my dog? Does Nexgard treat it effectively?

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Can cats get scabies from dogs and does nexgard kill scabies?

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

The scabies mite is species specific. The dog scabies mite may spread to your cat (or you), but it won't be able to complete its lifecycle and would die in several days. Nexgard is listed as treatment for scabies mites.

Can my cat get scabies from my dog? Does Nexgard treat it effectively?

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