2007-03-27 02:58:12 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
So funny reading your question because when my husband was little, he tells me he used to get their dog to lick his cuts...his parents said it would help! He didn't come to any harm....although....lol!
I KNOW where that dog's tongue has been....so I wouldn't think it was a good idea!
2007-03-27 06:41:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea, I've heard the old tale that "a dog's mouth is cleaner than ours" but if you have a dog, you should know that's false.
For one, we don't sit around licking our crotch like they do, (I'm sure some people would if they could - yuck!) and a dog - well, mine - will eat anything! Cat poop, sticks, acorns, weeds, pens, crayons, etc. Consider how dog's say hi too. Who has your dog said hi to today? lol
No, I wouldn't do it if I were you. Mine would gladly lick my lotion off my legs, but I'd never let her lick my wounds, be it a papercut or a serious scrape. I don't like the idea of infections. lol
Go get a band-aid please.
;o)
2007-03-27 11:09:51 · answer #2 · answered by Sweets 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hate to admit this, but my little long-haired chihuahua gets really distressed if I am bleeding and don't let her "fix" it. If I cut myself or nick myself shaving my legs, she's right there. It's easier to let her have a look than trying to keep her away from it. Hasn't harmed either of us.
2007-03-27 11:37:21 · answer #3 · answered by 5gr8k9s 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO!!!!!!
A dog bite (puncture wound) is almost a guarenteed infection. What does that say about the condition of a dogs mouth.
2007-03-27 10:01:55 · answer #4 · answered by tom l 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No dog saliva is no substitute for antibiotic cream.
2007-03-27 10:01:56 · answer #5 · answered by redunicorn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i have a scratch or something my jack chi will lick it, i mean it hasent ever hurt me, or him, he thinks he is taking care of me, i dont mind it, i think they actually heal a lil faster.
2007-03-27 13:34:40 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
they are supposed to have natural antibiotics........
But i think that is if u are like on like some deserted island and no way to get medicine! lol
2007-03-27 10:04:22 · answer #7 · answered by T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would either put a leech on it or swim in shark-infested waters.
2007-03-27 10:00:33 · answer #8 · answered by Chris D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no way. they have too many germs on their tounges!
2007-03-27 10:01:53 · answer #9 · answered by Faith 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard such in my life, GROSS!!!!
2007-03-27 10:02:33 · answer #10 · answered by Casey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋