Is it sanitary to let a dog kiss you or a child?

Subject: Is it sanitary to let a dog kiss you or a child?

Date: Thu Jun 19 22:30:51 2003
Posted by Holly Jo
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Area of science: Zoology
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I'm wondering about the sanitary and infectious aspects of letting dogs lick or 
kiss you on the mouth, etc.  Some people think that dogs' mouths are "cleaner" 
than ours and I'm wondering if this is true from a medical perspective?

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