Is it bad to kiss your dog on the mouth?

But the truth is, those bacteria aren't big health risks for most people. So kissing your furry baby is OK, if it doesn't gross you out. Just have a healthy awareness of what could be in your dog's mouth, says Clark Fobian, DVM, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association. read more

Before you kiss a dog, or let a dog kiss your face, “you have to think of where their nose has been,” Fobian says. read more

There are hundreds of different types of bacteria in a dog’s mouth and, though it’s small, there’s a risk for disease transmission when a dog gives you kisses on your face or mouth, Rankin says. read more

For many people, kissing a dog or cat may be less of a safety issue and more of a mysophobia issue, or fear of germs. “A dog licking a baby on the head or hand is probably safe, but some like to avoid germs at all costs. read more

You want to be sure your pet is treated because you don't want your dog to get worms. Not meaning from kissing you. A lot of people either kiss their dog in the mouth or their dog kisses them. read more