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7. Can humans get ear mites?

Ear mites can travel easily between many species, so you may be worried about getting it yourself. Don't fret, though. While ear mites can infect humans in theory, there are virtually no documented cases of that happening. If your ears are feeling itchy after learning your dog has mites, it's probably just your imagination.

Humans don't usually catch mites RapidEye / Getty Images

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