Risky or Not?

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The image features a cheerful black-and-white Jack Russell Terrier sitting upright indoors. One paw holds a tomato sauce jar lid, which the dog is licking, while the other paw clutches the jar. The scene is cozy and well-lit, highlighting the dog's playful nature and the glossy surfaces of the jar and lid.

706. Reused Dog Licked Sauce Lid

December 13, 2024 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of reusing a tomato sauce lid after it has been licked by a dog.

Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ

  • Hit Somebody! (The Hockey Song) - YouTube
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  • The Impact of Dogs Oral Microbiota on Human Health: A review – Biosciences Biotechnology Research Asia
  • Cultivable Oral Microbiota of Domestic Dogs | Journal of Clinical Microbiology
  • Dog Saliva: 9 Facts You Should Know | PetMD
  • 700. Dog Tongue Kiss β€” Risky or Not?
December 13, 2024 /Don Schaffner
Dogs, Cross-contamination, Tomato Sauce

522. Paw Print Sugar Cookies Made With an Actual Dog Paw

October 11, 2023 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of eating paw print sugar cookies made with an actual dog paw.

Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ

  • Cut Out Cookies Recipe - Paw Prints For A Fundraiser
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  • I can't wait for the office potluck! People always ask me how I make the paw print sugar cookies so perfect! - iFunny
October 11, 2023 /Don Schaffner
Cookies, Dogs

284. Dog Kisses

April 04, 2022 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks from getting kissed by your dog.

Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ

  • Capnocytophaga | CDC
  • Man dies after being licked by his dog and contracting rare infection | CNN
  • View of Being Licked by a Dog Can Be Fatal: Capnocytophaga canimorsus Sepsis with Purpura Fulminans in an Immunocompetent Man
  • Occurrence of Salmonella, Campylobacter, Clostridium and Enterobacteriaceae in raw meat‐based diets for dogs
April 04, 2022 /Don Schaffner
Dogs, Kissing
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120. A Dog Licking Your Plate

March 17, 2021 by Don Schaffner

Dr. Don and Professor Ben talk about the risks of a dog licking your plate.
Dr. Don - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ
Professor Ben - not risky πŸ‘πŸΌ

  • For Better or For Worse, Sunday, January 4, 1998
  • Can I Get Sick If I Feed My Dog Using Regular Plates From the Cabinet?
March 17, 2021 /Don Schaffner
Dogs, Cross-contamination

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