Animals such as cats and dogs are usually infected with other types of parasites that can infect a human.  However, a person cannot get scabies from animals. 

When a dog has scabies, it is referred to as having the mange.  Feline and canine mites that land on a person’s skin are not able to thrive.  A person that is around an animal with mange might tend to notice a slight itch that will disappear by itself.  The parasites that are on animals are not compared to human scabies, on humans they tend to get worse until they have been treated.

If you pet has the mange be sure that you seek medical treatment.  You will not want your pet to have to suffer with this itchy condition.  Scabies mites can transfer from animal to animal so be sure that you try to conceal the infected pet from others.