Do dogs have the cleanest mouths?
Veterinarian Marty Becker says many of the bacteria in the mouth of a dog are species specific, so it won't harm humans. You're more likely to get a serious illness from kissing a person than kissing a dog.
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No, that is a myth.
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One of the cleanest mouths in the world if they are up to date on vaccinations. Cha Cha for now!
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There are a lot of Germs in a Dogs mouth, but most of them are dog specific so they don't pose much of a threat to humans. Thanks!
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Dog mouths are not clean as much as it is that dog diseases don't effect people and vice versa. So, not clean, just different.
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Many of the bacteria in the mouth of a dog are species specific, so it won't harm its owner. However, dog mouths aren't clean.
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It is a myth that dogs have cleaner mouths than humans. Just look at what they eat and you will know that it's true!
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