Their saliva may continue to keep the wound moist and open and allow bacteria to thrive, leading to a potential skin infection. In those cases, the bacteria Capnocytophaga canimorsus was the culprit. This particular bacteria is found in both dogs and cats and is harmless to them. However, in cases where an individual has a compromised immune system, there is potential for the bacteria to cause an infection.
The bacteria has to enter the skin through an open wound, such as from a bite or a cut on the skin. Typically the dog has to have a high concentration of that particular bacteria, and their saliva has to come into contact with the open wound. It is best practice to wash your hands after petting any dog.
For most healthy people, a dog licking faces or other body parts should pose minimal health risk. If you are concerned, then do not let dogs lick your mouth or anywhere near an open skin wound. I sometimes offer dogs the underside of my chin to lick. Excess unused energy can lead to over-licking as well as other more destructive behaviors. Need some help training your dog?
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Neilanjan Nandi, an assistant professor of medicine at Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, it could be bad for your health.
The New York Times interviewed Dr. Animal mouths are host to a high concentration of zoonotic bacteria, yeast, viruses, and other microorganisms that humans can neither tolerate nor combat.
Examples of this bacteria include such popular culprits as clostridium, E. Hookworms and roundworms can also be transferred by licks, and those are not the type of things you want on your skin, let alone your face. Grooming is another common reason for dog licking. One of the most common places for dogs to lick is their paws.
After being outside, dogs often lick their paws to remove the dirt and anything else they may have stepped on. Pay close attention, though, to how much your dog licks himself. Moderate licking is normal behavior, but excessive licking may be caused by an underlying medical issue.
Specifically, continuous anal cleaning can indicate that the glands need to be expressed. From cuts to grazes, dogs lick any wound that is painful or irritated. Dog saliva has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that can aid in fighting against certain bacterias. Furthermore, when a dog licks himself, it helps remove dead tissue and clean dirt from wounds.
In addition to licking his own wounds, your dog may also lick yours. They do this to cleanse the wound and help speed up the healing process. Although licking wounds has some benefits, too much licking may be harmful to your pup. Dogs who lick continuously may reopen wounds, create hotspots or cause infections. If you notice your dog licking his wound excessively, consult your vet for solutions to stop this behavior. The same advice goes for dogs who lick human wounds.
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