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Is it possible to get a human UTI from a dog licking your skin?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Hello, well hi i im 15 and i was just wondering if i could catch a UTI from a dog because my dog licked my hands cause i was sitting down and he licked them no much deal then after like 30 min i went to the bathroom and pissed and touched my penis? Im scared of going to the doctor and he telling me i have a bacteria from a dog on my penis well thats embarrasing right? Can i get it or im safe? Help please im scared

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Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 10th, 2017

If you are worried about your health then you need to speak to a human doctor, especially if you have any abnormal signs. However, I have not heard of a person getting a uti from a dog licking their hand.

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