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Could Hair Loss And Itchiness Of Pets Transmissable To Humans?

I have a dog & 2 cats, all of which seem to always itch & lose hair. They pull out they re hair sometimes, unlike your typical grooming. Could this be associated with the infected hair conditions & if so, could this have been spread to humans or visa versa?
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yes there are disease that can be transmitted from pet to humans , bacterial and viral infection . hygiene should be maintained .
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Could Hair Loss And Itchiness Of Pets Transmissable To Humans?

yes there are disease that can be transmitted from pet to humans , bacterial and viral infection . hygiene should be maintained .