Household dogs and Salmonella

[RadishRose]

A study by Pennsylvania State University researchers has shown that household dogs are a significant risk for the spread of antimicrobial-resistant Salmonella, highlighting the importance of proper hygiene and awareness when living closely with canine companions.

For in-depth info and links:
https://www.earth.com/news/dogs-are-overlooked-sources-of-antibiotic-resistant-salmonella/

 

[Imogene]

A credible and good article

I wash my hands after I give the dogs treats because they manage to leave saliva on my hands.

I was raised in a strict “wash your hands“ family as we had dairy cows. Dairy cattle require a LOT more cleanliness than beef cattle.

I continue to be gobsmacked at the women who walk out of a public restroom without washing their hands. What. In. Thee. Samhill. Is. WRONG. With. You

 

[CooCooforCoCoPuffs]

Dogs are cleaner than kids or humans, IMHO.

 

[MrJim]

Sal Monella...? Didn't he play professional baseball back in the mid 70's?

Sorry....

 

[Teacher Terry]

I have always practiced good hygiene but not going to worry about getting sick from my dogs.

 

[Della]

My name is Della and I let dogs lick me on my face.

 

[RadishRose]

Sal Monella...? Didn't he play professional baseball back in the mid 70's?

Sorry....

I think he had a cousin named Al, Al Dente.

 

[George1959]

My name is Della and I let dogs lick me on my face.

I did the same with our dog as a child and with our cat some years ago. I don't want to play down that there is some risk, but I was never afraid of dogs or cats licking me.

 

[Lilac]

I love the dogs I've had over the years, but ... considering what dogs eat & lick, no way have I ever let my dogs lick my face.

My SIL has always let her dogs kiss her on the mouth & then wonders why she get real sick sometimes.

And I do believe animals can be cleaner than some people.