Expert says kissing dog on mouth can result in loss of limbs or death, pet owners willing to take the risk (Page 3 ) | April 21, 2025

‘Easy fix’

The TikTok user warns, “Why not avoid all that trouble and stop tonguing your dog. Seems like an easy fix to me.”

But the majority of netizens were unimpressed by his advice and pet lovers scoffed over the suggestion of not kissing your fur child.

One user writes, “I’ve been doing it for 60 years and I still have all my limbs!!” A second shares, “Nah I’m just gonna have to take that risk… that’s my son.”

A third adds, “I’ll never stop. they’re not dogs, they’re my sons.”

Others found humor in the post, saying that dogs have cleaner ouths than some people.

“I’ve kissed a few dogs in my time but not the 4-legged kind,” shares one, while another writes, “Kissing my husband is not any better.”

Meanwhile, a handful of cybernauts appreciated the TikTok user’s advice.

One shares, “Absolutely agree!!!! I grew up knowing this. I can’t believe people let dogs kiss even kids’ mouth.” Another adds, “Louder please. So the ones with newborn babies stop thinking it’s cute to let the dog kiss the babies in the mouth.”

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