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, ...

Dogs show affection with puppy kisses or wet licks, so learn about the potential health concerns and how to enjoy their love safely.

While licking is a natural behavior for dogs, sometimes it may feel like they’re doing it on repeat. If you’ve been experiencing the same, it’s important to find out if there’s a specific reason ...

“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 ...

A touching moment between two rescue dogs is capturing hearts on social media after their owner shared a video showing the beginning of an unlikely but beautiful friendship. The TikTok clip shared to ...

Grab the tissues, these will make you tear up!

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 ...