Pet owners have been warned not to let their dogs lick their mouths - for fear they could lose a limb. Dogs can pass on dangerous bacteria that could end up with you losing an arm or a leg.
Medical TikToker @medexplained2you, who says he is a certified Physicians Assistant, took to the social media platform to issue a warnng. He said: "Do you kiss your dog on the mouth? Because if so it's time to stop. You could actually lose your limbs over it."
He explained that your dog carries bacteria called capnocytophaga canimorsus, that can be harmful to humans and kissing your pet is a sure way to spread those germs. The expert said: "This is a serious illness that can cause widespread systemic infection, septic shock, and even gangrene depending how fast it progresses and when it's diagnosed.
