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Ketsuda Phoutinane & Michael Broomhead

Dog lovers warned against pet kisses that can 'spread salmonella and ringworm'

Pets are affectionate creatures, but a dental health expert says people shouldn't make a habit of letting dogs kiss them.

Kissing is instinctual to dogs, but it comes with a lot of bacteria that can make people ill.

It's not the fault of our furry friends who can't help licking - or picking up anything and everything they come across - then passing those germs onto you.

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