how is it possible that dogs have the cleanest mouth?

Answer 1

That's an old wives tale. they don't...However, dog bites do normally heal faster than cat bites, or human bites.

Answer 2

They don't. You might be hearing an old myth that says a dog's mouth is cleaner than a human mouth. This belief came about because when a dog bites a human and a human bites another human, an infection is more likely from the human bite. However, it is because the transmission of infectious bacteria is easier between members of the same species.

Answer 3

Actually, dogs and cats have the same temperature range....100.5 to 102.5 F. It is just because there is a certain amount of bacteria present in each breed's mouth. Dogs arent carnivores like cats are, they are actually omnivores, so they have less. Doesnt mean you still shouldnt get your dog's teeth cleaned!

Answer 4

The precise question : Is a dog's mouth cleaner than a human's? The answer to that is no.

The idea that a dog's mouth is cleaner than a human's is a complete myth!

Answer 5

Dogs' mouths are full of enzymes that kill bacteria. This is important because dogs, like a lot of animals, eat a lot of bacteria when they forage. Humans, most of whom don't forage, don't have the enzymes.

Answer 6

I will tell you why. I read this. dogs have a cleaner mouth because their teeth arn't as close together as ours and it prohibits bacteria from growing in between the teeth. So... KISS your doggie! IT'S o.k.

Answer 7

a dogs body temperature is much higher than a humans and too hot for most bacteria to survive in

Answer 8

I've always heard that they have a natural antiseptic in their mouth, kinda like having listerine in their mouth.

Answer 9

They don't, but they do have completely different bacteria in their mouths from humans.

Answer 10

Lol they go around all day sniffing poo, wee and other dogs butts, try smelling it's breathe and then ask the question again.