Who Else Wants To Know If Dog Kisses Are Healthy?

Probiotic Effect :

source : Doggy’s Digest

A section of scientists considers that the microorganisms contained in a dog’s gut could have a probiotic effect on the human body – encouraging the growth of positive microorganisms. In essence, the canines could be having a probiotic effect pretty much like that of yoghurt However, this is yet to be proven.

Currently, there is a mix of scientific information that is on either side of whether those dog kisses are healthy or not. One such scientist, Dr. Thomas Nolan, a professor of parasitology at the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Veterinary Medicine, notes that although it is possible for a dog to transfer harmful parasites to humans, it is highly unlikely.

He, however, cautions against this for certain vulnerable groups.