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There are fewer viruses and bacteria in a dog's mouth than in a human's! But there have been relatively few studies in this area.

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Who has the cleanest mouths?

There is no definitive answer to this, as cleanliness of mouths can vary based on individual habits and hygiene practices. However, certain animals like dogs and cats clean their mouths by grooming themselves regularly, while humans maintain oral hygiene through brushing and flossing.


Are dogs tongues the cleanest?

While dogs' tongues have some antibacterial properties, they are not necessarily the cleanest. Dogs use their tongues to clean themselves, but they can also pick up bacteria from various surfaces. It's always important to practice good hygiene and cleanliness with your dog.


Is a fly the cleanest insect on earth?

Flies are not considered the cleanest insects on earth. They can carry diseases and bacteria on their bodies and transmit them to surfaces or food when they land. It is important to maintain good hygiene practices to prevent the spread of diseases by flies.


Who has the cleanest mouth in the world?

Dogs mouths are severely dirty. The only reason we can "kiss" them, and let them lick our wounds, is because, most of their germs/viruses/etc, are species specific.. IE: we can't give them staph or anything... Compared to a human, a dog has a very nasty/dirty mouth (well, that depends on how you look at it, I mean, some humans are capable of some pretty amazing trash talk). ---- If my memory serves me correctly, I believe the Mythbusters on the Discovery channel tested this and determined that a dog's mouth has fewer bacteria than a human. At least that would be fewer bacteria that show up on the culture plates. I don't think anyone can answer the question as asked--I mean, who has time and money to go around swabbing samples from the mouth of every animal on earth? So they put this question under dogs because there is a myth, I guess you would call it, that dogs have very clean mouths and that puppies can heal wounds by licking them.


Does a dogs mouth clens itself every seven seconds?

a dog's mouth is cleaner than a human's mouth

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The dog's mouth is not the cleanest place on earth because it has a lot of bacterias and the lick the part were they pea.


What kind of dogs has the cleanest mouth?

The Yorkshire Terrier. Few things can survive in a mouth so yappy.


Do babies have the cleanest mouth?

a dog actually has the cleanest mouth


Which is the cleanest the mouth or penis?

The mouth.


Do dogs have the cleanest tough in the world?

yes dogs dose have the cleanest tough in the world


What has the cleanest mouth in the world?

Dog


Were is the cleanest part of a dog?

Mouth


Which animal has the second cleanest mouth?

A pig


Is it a myth that dogs have the cleanest mouth?

Yes, it is a myth that dogs have the cleanest mouths. While dogs do have some antibacterial properties in their saliva, their mouths contain a variety of bacteria, many of which can be harmful to humans. Regular dental care and hygiene are important for dogs to maintain oral health and reduce the risk of transmitting bacteria. Overall, it's essential to practice good hygiene around pets.


Is the mouth the cleanest part of the body?

No the womb is. The mouth is filled with billion's of bacteria's.


What is the cleanest part of a dog?

For cat? head :P


Who has the cleanest mouths?

There is no definitive answer to this, as cleanliness of mouths can vary based on individual habits and hygiene practices. However, certain animals like dogs and cats clean their mouths by grooming themselves regularly, while humans maintain oral hygiene through brushing and flossing.