30 July 2026 · 5 min read
5 Head Lice Myths, Busted
No, lice aren't a sign of poor hygiene. Here's what's really true.
Head lice are incredibly common and have nothing to do with cleanliness.
Myth: lice jump
Lice can't jump or fly — they crawl, spreading through direct head-to-head contact.
Myth: pets spread them
Human head lice live only on humans. Your cat is safe!