There are some aspects of being a pet parent that can be pretty divisive, with many of us in disagreement. One such issue is whether or not you should kiss your dog on their mouth or let them lick ...

Most people have no issue with allowing a dog to kiss them with an open mouth. There is a common myth that dog mouths are cleaner than human mouths (they really aren't), and many people believe you're ...

That enthusiastic, sloppy lick your dog gives you when you walk through the door? It’s often mistaken for a simple ‘doggy kiss,’ a pure sign of affection. But according to veterinary behaviorists, ...

How do you tell your partner you’re not comfortable with him or her kissing the dog on the mouth? And then you. Be direct and firm with your partner. Dog kisses on the mouth can be so laden with germs ...

Everyone loves getting kisses from a dog, but how healthy is it? Could certain diseases be transferred from a dog’s mouth to a human’s mouth? How important is doggy dental care? Is a dog’s mouth ...

Oct. 14, 2005 — -- Pet lovers can't get enough affection from their pooches. And if licking is loving, they get a lot of loving. But is it really safe to kiss a dog, considering where they often ...