To Kiss or Not To Kiss: Should You Let Your Dog Kiss Your Face?🐕🐶💎

There is no greater feeling when you get home to get an affectionate, although slobbery, greeting from the four-legged members of your family! Sometimes that greeting includes an ear scratch, leg bump, or a big old dog kiss sweeping across your face! Endearing? Yes. Cute? Yes. Unsanitary? Definitely.

Animal experts are in agreement on one scientifically proven fact: It is highly unsanitary for your dog to lick around your face, eyes, and nose! Dogs have been proven to carry various bacteria in their mouths that can be beneficial or non-effective to their overall health. Most of these bacteria however, are not meant to be absorbed by the human body through thin membranes such as our eyes, nose and mouth. Throughout this article, we will explore and outline the reasons why you should not let your dog kiss your face or other exposed areas such as wounds along with the potential consequences of having frequent licks from your furry companion.