This is why you should never let your dog lick your face

If you have ever had the pleasure of falling madly in love with your canine, you're aware of the sheer joy in welcoming their sloppy kisses. However, experts are warning dog owners against their fluffy friend's expressions of love. As it turns out, it could be detrimental to your health.

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Virologist Dr. John Oxford, the founder of Retroscreen Virology says,"It is not just what is carried in saliva. Dogs spend half of their life with their noses in nasty corners or hovering over dog droppings so their muzzles are full of bacteria, viruses and germs of all sorts."

It's not uncommon for dogs to pick up unsavoury things like salmonella and campylobacter, both of which are carried around in their mouths. It's also possible for your dog to pass ringworm from his face to yours. There's also an illness called toxocariasis which, when passed on, can cause blindness in humans. Yikes!

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More recently, a dog was found to have passed on sepsis to its elderly owner. The 70-year-old's close contact with her Italian greyhound sent her into intensive care, and fighting for her life. Thankfully she fought off the onset of sepsis, but her story serves as a serious warning to all dog owners.

Rethinking how often you and your pup exchange wet kisses? Don't fret - so are we.

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