Dog Breath

Some say dogs have cleaner mouths than humans. Others say it is cleaner for you to kiss a dog than another human. You may be wondering how such a thing could be true since, well, we've seen where dogs put their tongues! In the garbage, on sticks, and bones. Surprisingly, a dogs' saliva is much cleaner than human saliva. Some veterinarians believe that the myth about the cleanliness of a dog's mouth stems from the practice of licking wounds. According to some veterinarians, a dog who licks a wound gets rid of dead tissue. This allows the wound to heal faster. Remember this the next time a dog comes to say Hi and give you a kiss-their mouth is cleaner than yours!