{"id":4670,"date":"2022-08-24T03:15:12","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T03:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-mouths-cleaner-than-humans\/"},"modified":"2022-08-25T10:45:07","modified_gmt":"2022-08-25T10:45:07","slug":"why-are-dogs-mouths-cleaner-than-humans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-mouths-cleaner-than-humans\/","title":{"rendered":"Why are dogs mouths cleaner than human\u2019s?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-mouths-cleaner-than-humans\/#Why_are_dogs_mouths_cleaner_than_humans\" title=\"Why are dogs mouths cleaner than human\u2019s?\">Why are dogs mouths cleaner than human\u2019s?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-mouths-cleaner-than-humans\/#Why_do_dogs_have_cleaner_mouths_than_humans\" title=\"Why do dogs have cleaner mouths than humans?\">Why do dogs have cleaner mouths than humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-mouths-cleaner-than-humans\/#Do_dogs_mouths_kill_germs\" title=\"Do dogs mouths kill germs?\">Do dogs mouths kill germs?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-mouths-cleaner-than-humans\/#Are_dog_tongues_clean\" title=\"Are dog tongues clean?\">Are dog tongues clean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-mouths-cleaner-than-humans\/#Is_dog_saliva_bad_for_humans\" title=\"Is dog saliva bad for humans?\">Is dog saliva bad for humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-mouths-cleaner-than-humans\/#Why_do_dogs_lick_you\" title=\"Why do dogs lick you?\">Why do dogs lick you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-mouths-cleaner-than-humans\/#Should_you_let_your_dog_lick_you\" title=\"Should you let your dog lick you?\">Should you let your dog lick you?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-mouths-cleaner-than-humans\/#Why_you_shouldnt_let_your_dog_lick_your_face\" title=\"Why you shouldn\u2019t let your dog lick your face?\">Why you shouldn\u2019t let your dog lick your face?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-mouths-cleaner-than-humans\/#Does_dog_saliva_kill_viruses\" title=\"Does dog saliva kill viruses?\">Does dog saliva kill viruses?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-mouths-cleaner-than-humans\/#Are_dog_mouths_cleaner_than_humans\" title=\"Are dog mouths cleaner than humans?\">Are dog mouths cleaner than humans?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-mouths-cleaner-than-humans\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_licks_your_cut\" title=\"What happens if a dog licks your cut?\">What happens if a dog licks your cut?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-mouths-cleaner-than-humans\/#What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_licks_your_hands\" title=\"What does it mean when a dog licks your hands?\">What does it mean when a dog licks your hands?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-mouths-cleaner-than-humans\/#What_happens_if_a_dog_licks_your_tongue\" title=\"What happens if a dog licks your tongue?\">What happens if a dog licks your tongue?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-mouths-cleaner-than-humans\/#Can_I_kiss_my_dog_on_the_lips\" title=\"Can I kiss my dog on the lips?\">Can I kiss my dog on the lips?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-mouths-cleaner-than-humans\/#Can_dogs_lick_babies\" title=\"Can dogs lick babies?\">Can dogs lick babies?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/why-are-dogs-mouths-cleaner-than-humans\/#Can_you_get_disease_from_dog_licking_you\" title=\"Can you get disease from dog licking you?\">Can you get disease from dog licking you?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_dogs_mouths_cleaner_than_humans\"><\/span>Why are dogs mouths cleaner than human\u2019s?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-3\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<div id=\"cnt_rb_271118\" class=\"cnt32_rl_bg_str\" data-id=\"271118\"><span style=\"font-family: var(--global-body-font-family);\">The unique bacteria living in your dog\u2019s mouth, coupled with the various bacteria-ridden things your dog may eat, are more than enough reason to regularly clean his mouth.<\/span><\/div>\n<div data-id=\"271118\">Read also: <a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/do-dogs-have-a-lot-of-bacteria-in-their-mouths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Do dogs have a lot of bacteria in their mouths?<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-have-cleaner-mouths-than-humans\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_have_cleaner_mouths_than_humans\"><\/span>Why do dogs have cleaner mouths than humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The bacteria found in human mouths are more similar to another human\u2019s oral bacteria than the bacteria found in a dog\u2019s mouth. I also concluded that dogs\u2019 mouths are cleaner than humans\u2019 in some ways, and dirtier in other ways. Dogs have more gram-negative bacteria in their mouths.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Vnsc4RNb16g\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"do-dogs-mouths-kill-germs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_dogs_mouths_kill_germs\"><\/span>Do dogs mouths kill germs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Well, sadly, no. In short, a dog\u2019s mouth is besieged by its own legions of germs, roughly as huge in population as those living in the human mouth and causing a similar array of dental illnesses. gingivalis was found in the human dental plaque, while its sibling, P. gulae, was found in dogs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-dog-tongues-clean\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dog_tongues_clean\"><\/span>Are dog tongues clean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog Tongues Are Not Cleaner Than Human Tongues<\/p>\n<p>While the licking motion of the tongue may help a dog clean an area, the healing properties of canine saliva have never been proven, Reiter says. Another commonly held myth is that dogs have cleaner mouths than humans, but both contain more than 600 types of bacteria.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Vnsc4RNb16g\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"is-dog-saliva-bad-for-humans\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_dog_saliva_bad_for_humans\"><\/span>Is dog saliva bad for humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dog saliva may be good for dogs, but it\u2019s not good for you\u2014ever. Dog saliva contains hundreds of bacteria, viruses, and yeast. While most of a dog\u2019s bacteria are only transmitted from one dog to another, some can be transmitted to people as well. Humans are no strangers to bacteria.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-do-dogs-lick-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_dogs_lick_you\"><\/span>Why do dogs lick you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Affection: There\u2019s a pretty good chance that your dog is licking you because it loves you! It\u2019s why many people call them \u201ckisses.\u201d Dogs show affection by licking people and sometimes even other dogs. Licking is a natural action for dogs. They learned it from the grooming and affection given to them as.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-you-let-your-dog-lick-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_let_your_dog_lick_you\"><\/span>Should you let your dog lick you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>However, a dog\u2019s saliva and pathogens can be absorbed more easily through the mucous membranes of a person\u2019s nose, mouth and eyes. Though illnesses transmitted this way are rare, Dr. Kaplan said it was best to avoid having your dog lick those parts of your face.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-you-shouldn-t-let-your-dog-lick-your\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_you_shouldnt_let_your_dog_lick_your_face\"><\/span>Why you shouldn\u2019t let your dog lick your face?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Avoid Letting Your Dog Lick Your Eyes, Nose, and Mouth<\/p>\n<p>But because disease-carrying saliva can be absorbed more readily through the membranes in a person\u2019s mouth, eyes and nose, Kaplan suggests it\u2019s best to avoid letting your dog lick those parts of your face.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-193635 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-you-shouldnt-let-your-dog-lick-your-face.jpg\" alt=\"Why you shouldn\u2019t let your dog lick your face?\" width=\"760\" height=\"507\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-you-shouldnt-let-your-dog-lick-your-face.jpg 760w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Why-you-shouldnt-let-your-dog-lick-your-face-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kQ92UH-1wl8\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"does-dog-saliva-kill-viruses\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_dog_saliva_kill_viruses\"><\/span>Does dog saliva kill viruses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Results. The saliva of animals contains many agents that kill germs and help heal wounds. A few of these agents include: The enzyme lysozyme, which breaks the chemical bonds in bacterial cell walls.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"are-dog-mouths-cleaner-than-humans\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dog_mouths_cleaner_than_humans\"><\/span>Are dog mouths cleaner than humans?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Is My Dog\u2019s Mouth Cleaner Than a Human Mouth? The general answer to this question is no, a dog\u2019s mouth is not technically clean, and is not actually any cleaner than a human mouth.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-a-dog-licks-your-cut\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_licks_your_cut\"><\/span>What happens if a dog licks your cut?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Licking might offer some protection against certain bacteria, but there are serious drawbacks to letting your dog lick wounds. Excessive licking can lead to irritation, paving the way for hot spots, infections, and potential self-mutilation. Licking and chewing can also slow healing by reopening wounds.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-does-it-mean-when-a-dog-licks-your-hands\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_it_mean_when_a_dog_licks_your_hands\"><\/span>What does it mean when a dog licks your hands?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Licking is a sign of affection. Your dog might lick your hands and face because they love you! Licking might feel good to your dog as it can release endorphins. Some experts also say that in addition to affection, licking is a sign of submission.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hNgVnirQriE\" width=\"560\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-happens-if-a-dog-licks-your-tongue\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_a_dog_licks_your_tongue\"><\/span>What happens if a dog licks your tongue?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So as you must have guessed by now that dogs can transmit these parasites when they lick you. If these parasites infect you then it might cause rashes, itchiness, cough, stomach ache, diarrhoea, fever and fatigue.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s-uMtPknTjQ\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-i-kiss-my-dog-on-the-lips\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_kiss_my_dog_on_the_lips\"><\/span>Can I kiss my dog on the lips?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Human and dog mouths have \u201ca large number and a wide variety of bacteria,\u201d Fobian says. Fortunately, most of it doesn\u2019t make us sick, but some can. Parasites like hookworm, roundworm, and giardia can be passed from dog to human through licking.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-dogs-lick-babies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_dogs_lick_babies\"><\/span>Can dogs lick babies?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dog\u2019s mouth carries a lot of germs, which can easily be passed to people. This is especially problematic for babies and immune suppressed adults. Both are at an increased risk of contracting infections and parasites from dogs. So, even though it may look cute, a dog licking a baby\u2019s face should not be allowed.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-you-get-disease-from-dog-licking-you\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_get_disease_from_dog_licking_you\"><\/span>Can you get disease from dog licking you?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It wasn\u2019t a tropical disease, but rather an infection with a bacterium called Capnocytophaga canimorsus, which is found in the mouths of dogs and cats, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The bacteria can spread through bites, scratches and even licks from pets.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Why are dogs mouths cleaner than human\u2019s?Why do dogs have cleaner mouths than humans?Do dogs mouths kill germs?Are dog tongues clean?Is dog saliva bad for humans?Why do dogs lick you?Should you let your dog lick you?Why you shouldn\u2019t let your dog lick your face?Does dog saliva kill viruses?Are dog mouths cleaner than&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":193637,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[619],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4670","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-animal"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Why-are-dogs-mouth-cleaner-than-humans.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4670"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4670"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4670\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":30069,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4670\/revisions\/30069"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/193637"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4670"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4670"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4670"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}