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Can I get canine papilloma or dog STDs from my dog licking me?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year and 5 months old | 60 lbs

My dog was detected Canine Papiloma and he licked my stomach and im scared i might get it or im also scared he might lick my hands and i might go to the restroom and take a piss and grab my penis or whatever or what if he has more std like idk what i aint no vet what if i get them u know how embarrasing it would be to be said u have a dog std what if i get warts or what if i get genital warts or any std because i touched my dick and he licked my hand or idk im really scared and i have anxiety.

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Answered By Kevin Sanada, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 5th, 2017

Yes, that would be rather embarrassing and difficult to explain. Luckily, their is no concern of getting any infections from dogs that would affect your penis. The warts they get are completely different than ours and you have no chance of getting them. I hope that helps to relieve the anxiety you're feeling about this.

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