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Sophie Law

Dog owners urged to stop pets from licking faces due to superbug resistant to drugs

Letting your dog lick your face could spread superbugs which are resistant to antibiotics, according to a new study.

Experts have also warned pet owners to wash their hands after stroking their dog or picking up their waste - and not to let them eat off their plate.

Antibiotic-resistant bacteria killed one million people in 2019, and there is growing concern that cats and dogs may be helping spread the bugs.

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