People love their dogs like family, so when that tongue comes out, it feels like affection. A wet lick across the cheek seems like a kiss, a small sign of love or loyalty. But as sweet as it looks, ...

Why Dog Licks Feel Comforting but Deserve a Second Thought For many people, a dog’s lick feels like pure affection. It’s ...

“A dog’s mouth is actually cleaner than a human’s mouth” is an oft-repeated adage by dog owners who happily accept their pet’s slobbery affections. However, having seen my own pup go to town on a ...

There are many ways that a dog can show physical affection, but the main one is licking. Dogs are prone to licking our hands, legs, feet and, especially, the face. Debate rages as to whether you ...

Jacqueline Boyd is affiliated with The Kennel Club (UK) through membership, as Chair of the Activities Health and Welfare Subgroup and member of the Dog Health Group. Jacqueline is a full member of ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. It’s your dog Clancy, writing from the city. I have some urgent news to share. It seems that by licking all the humans in my family, ...

ANSWER: The odds of getting sick from a friendly lick across the face are very low. Trisha Pasricha is a physician at Massachusetts General Hospital, an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical ...