what is the disadvantage of dogs saliva in humans
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Small amounts of dog saliva on your skin or clothes will not harm you at all. My dogs happily drool all over my legs when they are begging for food at the table (yes, I have spoiled my dogs); they both love to give me "kisses" as well which are of course, licking. Even little kids are licked by dogs all the time and nothing happens.
Some people are allergic to dog saliva () and they may get a rash if a dog licks them. Sometimes I even get a little irritation from my dog's loving kisses. I pay no attention, it just goes away.
Interestingly, being exposed to dogs from early infancy reduces children's risk of developing allergies or asthma (), because the affect the gut microbiome, and thus, the immune response.
However, if a dog breaks the skin slightly, by playing or accident, the scratch should be cleaned well, as there are bacteria in the dogs mouth.
Puncture wounds from a real dog bite can get very nasty, and in addition to clean the wound very well as soon as possible, a visit to the doctor is a good idea.
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I recommend that you keep dog saliva and your own very separate.
its likely to be contaminated with fecal bacteria, putrefactive organisms, bacteria associated with dental disease for openers.
Dogs lick their own genitals and anus, sores on themselves or other dogs, eat decaying rubbish (given half a chance), food off the floor, other animals feces, or even their own, drink from dirty puddles and lick anything that's interesting, like sweaty feet.
if you want a cocktail of these bacteria and smells mixed with your own oral flora, then by all means, enjoy ‘kisses’ with your dog. Me? Not a fan.
Dried saliva on clothes probably not too much of an issue; drying is pretty good at killing many bacteria.
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A dog's mouth is surprisingly clean, especially when you consider the number of places it's been. Compared to cats whose saliva is teeming with dangerous bacteria, a bite from a dog is rarely a risk for infection. The bacteria that make dogs sick are mostly species-specific and can't be transmitted to humans. So in a way, you're taking a bigger risk making out with a human than a dog, though I wouldn't necessarily recommend making that a habit.
The main exception is rabies, which is still something to be concerned about if you don't know the dog.
Some people are allergic to dog saliva () and they may get a rash if a dog licks them. Sometimes I even get a little irritation from my dog's loving kisses. I pay no attention, it just goes away.
Interestingly, being exposed to dogs from early infancy reduces children's risk of developing allergies or asthma (), because the affect the gut microbiome, and thus, the immune response.
However, if a dog breaks the skin slightly, by playing or accident, the scratch should be cleaned well, as there are bacteria in the dogs mouth.
Puncture wounds from a real dog bite can get very nasty, and in addition to clean the wound very well as soon as possible, a visit to the doctor is a good idea.
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I recommend that you keep dog saliva and your own very separate.
its likely to be contaminated with fecal bacteria, putrefactive organisms, bacteria associated with dental disease for openers.
Dogs lick their own genitals and anus, sores on themselves or other dogs, eat decaying rubbish (given half a chance), food off the floor, other animals feces, or even their own, drink from dirty puddles and lick anything that's interesting, like sweaty feet.
if you want a cocktail of these bacteria and smells mixed with your own oral flora, then by all means, enjoy ‘kisses’ with your dog. Me? Not a fan.
Dried saliva on clothes probably not too much of an issue; drying is pretty good at killing many bacteria.
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A dog's mouth is surprisingly clean, especially when you consider the number of places it's been. Compared to cats whose saliva is teeming with dangerous bacteria, a bite from a dog is rarely a risk for infection. The bacteria that make dogs sick are mostly species-specific and can't be transmitted to humans. So in a way, you're taking a bigger risk making out with a human than a dog, though I wouldn't necessarily recommend making that a habit.
The main exception is rabies, which is still something to be concerned about if you don't know the dog.
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