Two types of mites that can be spread between dogs and humans are known as sarcoptic mites and demodectic mites. Dog lice prefer to live on dogs, cat lice prefers to live on cats, and humans are lucky enough to get three kinds of lice (dogs have two IIRC). As mentioned earlier, it is possible that a dog louse can get on a human — but it can’t live on us. Lice Are Species Specific. However, this does not mean that there is no cross contamination that occurs. The bites are small as like a mosquito bite good thing I has anti itch cream after a while the redness and itchiness went away. Lice are species specific. This means that there are specific species for dogs and humans. Dog lice stay on dogs, cat lice on cats, human lice on humans. The good news is that lice can’t be transmitted from one species to another.Dog lice stay on dogs, cat lice on cats, human lice on humans. so a word of caution dont underestimate dog lice they do bite and suck on human blood. It dies. Like Patricia Shoup notes, lice are species-specific. I have several bites as does my husband. 10 months ago Moe's Owner Dog lice do not bite and are not attracted to humans. If you or your child have a lice infestation that is not going away, it’s a human lice problem, not a dog lice problem. Dog fleas aren't picky parasites, either, and will gladly draw blood from your cat. As mentioned earlier, it is possible that a dog louse can get on a human — but it can’t live on us. Though they don't usually live on nonfurry hosts such as humans, they can and do bite people. This is a grand plan of nature! However, veterinarians Holly Nash and Race Foster both note that these mites are usually species-specific. Other animals or pets, like dogs and cats, don’t play a role in spreading human lice. Less often, dog fleas ( Ctenocephalides canis ) infest homes.