Can I kiss a dog?

It is best not to kiss a dog. Everyone expresses their love for dogs in different ways. Some like to stroke the dog, some like to hug the dog, some touch noses with the dog, and some just give the dog a kiss. Although this is a way to express love, it is generally not recommended for owners to do this because it may have a certain impact on their bodies.

You can get infected by kissing a dog

There are also a variety of bacteria in the mouths of dogs and humans. Bacteria are likely to be cross-infected through close contact, such as kissing. If your dog's mouth is covered in tartar or has other oral diseases, it may be contagious. Anaerobic bacteria will predominate in the oral cavity and they will survive in the crevices of the oral cavity. If your dog's oral hygiene is poor, bacteria can be transmitted when their mouths come into contact with each other. If one party suffers from upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, etc., kissing the other party can cause them to contract the same disease. In addition, some oral diseases may also be transmitted, such as periodontal disease, which can lead to tooth loss in severe cases. In addition to bacteria, some parasites in dogs, such as Trichomonas, Trichomonas, Giardia pyriformis, etc., can also be transmitted to humans, causing symptoms such as diarrhea.

Kissing a dog can cause disease

Even if no symptoms appear after kissing a dog, don’t take it lightly. Bacteria stored in the oral cavity can be transmitted to the other person, causing the person with a weak immune system to become ill. Dogs themselves have strong immunity to certain bacteria, but this does not mean that humans are the same. When you kiss a dog, there will be saliva on the outside of the dog's mouth. Even a small kiss may transmit bacteria. So for those owners who generally enjoy kissing their dogs, it’s important to know that there are a lot more bacteria in your dog’s mouth than you think. In the long term, it can cause immediate illness, even rabies, so care must be taken.