But dogs have cleaner mouths than we do…. well, not really, but there’s less risk of cross-contamination since most germs that live in dogs bodies can’t live in human bodies.
Check the wikipedia entry for “wound licking.” “Saliva contains many compounds that are antibacterial or promote healing. The enzymes lysozyme and peroxidase, lactoferrin, defensins, cystatins and an antibody, IgA, are all antibacterial. Thrombospondin and some other components are antiviral…”
gocomics over 11 years ago
But dogs have cleaner mouths than we do…. well, not really, but there’s less risk of cross-contamination since most germs that live in dogs bodies can’t live in human bodies.
Llewellenbruce over 11 years ago
Nelson always thinks about himself first it seems.
edclectic over 11 years ago
Opal, there are way more germs in your mouth than Roscoe’s.
Linux0s over 11 years ago
Dr. Oz probably never covered this.
clucky over 11 years ago
May build-up UR immune system ?
GROG Premium Member over 11 years ago
Scope it out.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 11 years ago
Remember how Lucy always threw a fit whenever Snoopy kissed/licked her?
ArfArf88 over 11 years ago
Roscoe doesn’t look too smart a dog does he?
magicwalnut over 11 years ago
What did she do, tongue him?…on her lips maybe…
sundogusa over 11 years ago
Child logic!
route66paul over 11 years ago
If you pick up after Roscoe, he wouldn’t eat it.
ewalnut over 11 years ago
Check the wikipedia entry for “wound licking.” “Saliva contains many compounds that are antibacterial or promote healing. The enzymes lysozyme and peroxidase, lactoferrin, defensins, cystatins and an antibody, IgA, are all antibacterial. Thrombospondin and some other components are antiviral…”
jtviper7 over 11 years ago
No dog next to my ouchie after it sniffed 40 other dogs…
TheBluckwells over 11 years ago
lol
cujosmom over 11 years ago
Did I accidentally open Craigslist Rants and Raves?
Dr Lou Premium Member over 11 years ago
That ouchie likely has far more ‘germs’ that Roscoe’s lick.
Number Three over 11 years ago
LOL LOL… This is cute!
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Kathy M T M Premium Member over 11 years ago
Lucy hates dog germs…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq9hBEvFNlM
bashar327 over 11 years ago
“Nelson always thinks about himself first it seems.”Yeah, Nelson is a small child. That is not abnormal.