You could get an upset stomach. Some common bacteria transmitted by dogs can lead to stomach upset, diarrhea, fever, nausea, and vomiting. These types of bacterial infections include Giardia, Cryptosporidium, Clostridium, E. coli, Salmonella, Pasteurella, Leptospira, and Campylobacter. 21 февр. 2018 г.
What happens if your dog licks your food and you eat it?
According to Team Dogs, plates licked by dogs can harbour hidden bacteria such as salmonella which cannot be destroyed by dishwashing. As well as this, many foods still lingering on human plates can be poisonous to dogs, resulting in your pup becoming poorly.
Can you get sick from ingesting dog saliva?
It is technically possible to become ill from swallowing dog saliva. After all, a dog's mouth isn't typically the cleanest place since they tend to eat things like maggots and poop. As such, a dog's spit will contain its fair share of nasty bacteria and parasites.
Why you shouldn't let your dog lick your food?
Most of the bacteria in your dog's mouth are harmless, but there are exceptions. "Dogs can carry a number of zoonotic pathogens, or organisms spread from animals to humans that cause disease," Reynolds tells BuzzFeed Health.
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