Remember: The dog will clean itself, too, which also includes part of the dog body where gross things emerge. There's no way around that. However, out of my mind I don't remember any disease you could get from your dog, which would be related to urine. read more
Dogs apply the same loose standard of palatability to a puddle of urine as they would myriad food and water sources: If they can eat or drink it, they probably will. Urine doesn't introduce new pathogens into a canine's system and is a perfectly safe hydration source, though if increased thirst drives the action, you should let a vet see your pooch. read more
When a dog licks another dogs' urine they're using an organ in the roof of their mouth which humans, thankfully, don't possess. read more