Risky or Not?

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ChatGPT image: A man sits on a couch beside a black-and-white dog. Holding a used tissue near the dogโ€™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 ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

  • Bacterial microbiome of the nose of healthy dogs and dogs with nasal disease | PLOS One
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  • Enteric Campylobacteriosis in Animals - Digestive System - Merck Veterinary Manual
984. Sharing a Tissue With a Dog
Risky or Not
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September 23, 2026 /Don Schaffner
Dog, Mucus, Snot, Cross-contamination

A humorous scene of a middle-aged, balding Canadian man with very short blonde hair, sitting on a couch next to his playful basset hound. The dogโ€™s tongue is inches from the manโ€™s mouth, creating a comical and surprised expression. The cozy room features plaid accents and subtle maple leaf decor.

700. Dog Tongue Kiss

November 29, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks associated by getting kissed once by your dog with tongue.

Dr. Don - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ
Professor Ben - not risky ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿผ

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  • Pasturella Multocida Meningitis in a Dog Lover (or Don't Kiss Pets!)
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  • Pasteurella multocida sepsis--should immunocompromised patients give up their pets? - PubMed
  • Merch โ€” Risky or Not?
  • ChatGPT - Canadian man and dog
700. Dog Tongue Kiss
Risky or Not
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November 29, 2024 /Don Schaffner
Dog, Kissing, Cross-contamination

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