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ChatGPT image: A man sits on a couch beside a black-and-white dog. Holding a used tissue near the dog’s nose, he appears poised to wipe his own nose with it. The dog watches him intently, as if questioning his questionable hygiene decision.

984. Sharing a Tissue With a Dog

September 23, 2026 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from using a tissue used for a dog (but not for a big snot glob).

Dr. Don - not risky 👍🏼
Professor Ben - not risky 👍🏼

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984. Sharing a Tissue With a Dog
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September 23, 2026 /Don Schaffner
Dog, Mucus, Snot, Cross-contamination
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