
New Jersey Dog Owners Warned Not to Do This To Their Dogs
Can I interest you in a little Salmonella, which can cause infections, diarrhea, fever, and cramps?
No?
You probably won't get this from me, but you might get it from your dogs.
Stop kissing your dog on the mouth
Research from Penn State University has found that pets are often overlooked as a spreader of certain types of Salmonella.
Researchers say antibiotic-resistant Salmonella has increased recently meaning drugs aren't able to treat the disease like in the past. "Household dogs are an overlooked transmission point for zoonotic pathogens such as nontyphoidal Salmonella, which can cause diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, with some infections potentially having life-threatening complications."
Yikes!
Erica Ganda helped lead the research. She says closeness between humans and animals allows any disease to transfer more easily.
Sophia Kenney is a student who worked on the research. She says, "Especially with Salmonella, we think about the role of agriculture and transmission — we think about eggs, we think about beef. But the thing is, we don't let cows sleep in our beds or lick our faces, but we do dogs."
Bottom line: don't kiss your dog's mouth, and don't let them kiss yours. (Hard to do when you love your dog, right?)

Wash your hands
Researchers point out that regular handwashing and other simple hygiene practices go a long way in helping to prevent the transfer of disease threats like Salmonella. They point out "even the healthiest pups can carry Salmonella.
Researchers concluded their report by stating that the physical and mental health benefits of owning a dog are certainly important. Just be smart and safe.
SOURCE:: Penn State University
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