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Many people may have heard a myth that dogs' mouths are cleaner than the mouths of human beings. This rumor is likely to stem from the fact that dogs are often seen licking their wounds, which rarely get infected. However, people who believe that dogs' mouths are cleaner than humans' mouths are greatly mistaken, according to veterinarians who have spoken on the subject. Most humans have a strong belief in good hygiene, and brush their teeth at least once or twice every day. Human mouths rarely come into contact with external bacteria. Dogs' mouths, in contrast, are rarely cleaned in most cases. Dogs also have a tendency to sniff around and eat bacteria-filled waste - including rancid food and feces - whenever they are given the opportunity to do so. Contrary to popular belief, dogs' mouths are far dirtier than the mouths of the typical human being.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoits true, to a point.
Dogs mouths tend to be open a great deal of the time. More air circulates through the mouth and tongue it kills most microbes and bacteria that like darker, damper conditions. They also don't eat the crap we do, they don't get as much stuff stuck in there teeth. If they only eat hard kibble they will have a cleaner mouth than yours.
Actually on discovery channel Myth Busters show they did a test on dogs mouth compared to humans and the dog was something like 65% cleaner than the humans
Addition Info: Dogs Saliva have anti bacterial make up that clean the teeth and tongue when ever they begin to salivate. Its not a wivestale actually, its a documented treatment of the poor and homeless (street beggars) in biblical times. Those people too poor to get medical treatment would let the street dogs lick there wounds in order for them to heal... not gaping wounds but little cuts, scrapes, soars, blisters. NOW a days we have more antiseptic environment, those people were hardier than us. We probably shouldn't let dogs lick our wounds.
CATS on the other hand have Extremely dirty mouth, worse than ours. I would never let a cat lick a wound. Its due to the specilized tongue hairs and the make up of there teeth. Also there diet is more rodent based and therefore get more germs from there food
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Why are dogs' mouths cleaner that humans?
Dogs mouths are cleaner than humans because the food that they eat actually turns into toothpaste and breath mints. And, yes, this is true. I am a librarian, so i would know.
Is dogs tongues cleaner than humans?
Yes. Dogs have an antibacterial quality to their saliva which contributes to their magnificantly clean mouths.
Are goats cleaner than dogs?
no. dogs are cleaner than goats.
Do dogs have cleaner mouths then cats?
A cat's mouth is cleaner. The average cat mouth has about 16-18 different types of bacteria, while the dog mouth has over 60 different types. They tend to have less because they open their mouths less often, thus not attracting so many microorganisms from the outside world, while the dog is constantly panting and breathing heavily through their mouths. Another reason because of this is that dogs tend to lick and bite things more than cats, whether it's exploring a new object or person that came into the house, drinking toilet water, or eating dirty socks. Cats, on the other hand, sniff and paw things when they want to play and only occasionally bite. A cat's mouth is also cleaner because of their eating habits.
Do dogs have an antiseptic in their mouth?
Yes! Dog saliva does have antibacterial properties. Their mouths are even cleaner than our own!:)
Is a dog mouth cleaner than a cat mouth?
Actually, no. Cats also have cleaner mouths than humans, and they may possibly have cleaner mouths than dogs because their saliva destroys germs better than dog's saliva does. No dogs mouths are cleaner
Are cats' mouths cleaner than dogs' mouths?
I don't have any idea!
Why are dogs' mouths cleaner that humans?
Dogs mouths are cleaner than humans because the food that they eat actually turns into toothpaste and breath mints. And, yes, this is true. I am a librarian, so i would know.
Are dogs mouths cleaner than a human?
Considering the areas of their bodies I've seen them lick, no.
Is dogs mouth cleaner than human's mouth?
No, a dogs mouth is not cleaner than humans because they dont brush their teeth and floss to keep all the germs away. They also eat sometimes out the bins and some drink out the toilet. So then there you have it! Dogs mouths are not cleaner than humans.
Is it safe for your dog to lick your face?
Yes, it might to be hard to believe but dogs mouths are cleaner than yours!!
Is dogs tongues cleaner than humans?
Yes. Dogs have an antibacterial quality to their saliva which contributes to their magnificantly clean mouths.
Do dogs have cleaner mouths than humans do?
You would think that humans had the cleaner mouth of the two, but actually dogs do. the dogs have a cleaner mouth because they have a germ fighting bacteria in their saliva.yes, they are it is a fact to. so you better believe it, dogs have some kind of bacteria fighter in there food.
Are goats cleaner than dogs?
no. dogs are cleaner than goats.
Do dogs have cleaner mouths then cats?
A cat's mouth is cleaner. The average cat mouth has about 16-18 different types of bacteria, while the dog mouth has over 60 different types. They tend to have less because they open their mouths less often, thus not attracting so many microorganisms from the outside world, while the dog is constantly panting and breathing heavily through their mouths. Another reason because of this is that dogs tend to lick and bite things more than cats, whether it's exploring a new object or person that came into the house, drinking toilet water, or eating dirty socks. Cats, on the other hand, sniff and paw things when they want to play and only occasionally bite. A cat's mouth is also cleaner because of their eating habits.
Does a cat have the cleaniest mouth?
yes dogs surely have a cleaner mouth than human.. some people think that they are dirty because they eat poop and dead things...but that's not true dogs mouths sterilize every 15 seconds. cats mouths are alco cleaner than humans.let me ask you this.. have you ever been around a cat that smelled bad...probably not....what about a dog.. probably......now a human...indefinatly..cats are thecleanest animals over all... but a dogs mouth is even cleaner.... i always let my cat lick the palm of my hand..when hes done my hands feel cleaner than after i wash them..squirrels and mice and other rodents actually have the dirtiest mouth then us..
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Dogs Have Cleaner Tounges Than People.
