Is it dangerous if my dog licks my child's mouth? What are the risks?

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My son got lick in the mouth by my big golden retrieve my outher son put peaunt in side of my 13 yers mouth my 13 was sleeping and the dog was lick him in Side of his mouth is the dog tongue bad for a 13 yers to get inside of mouth. Pet's info: Dog | Golden Retriever | Male | unneutered | 136 lbs

Dr. Strydom, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is not ideal to allow a dog to lick the inside of you or your kid's mouths but it is not the end of the world. I doubt your son will get ill from this. Just don't let it happen again. Also make sure Max has been properly dewormed so he doesn't transmit anything to your children.

Is it dangerous if my dog licks my child's mouth? What are the risks?

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