Some pet owners may be on edge after two cases of a rare – but potentially deadly – infection linked to dog saliva popped up in Wisconsin this summer, leading to the death of one woman and ...

Decades ago, veterinary researchers tested dog saliva and found that it could kill some E. coli and Streptococcus canis bacteria, “but only slightly.” ...

Fortunately, LeCuyer says that dog owners can drastically decrease their risk of picking up a disease from their dog with good handwashing hygiene – particularly after handling your pet and/or their ...

A new study will see if dog saliva could affect the immune system and allergies. Getty Images — -- It turns out that man's best friend might could also hold a key to lessening those pesky ...

Because of an infection caused by contact with dog saliva, Manteufel's legs and hands were amputated and more than a month later, he's still hospitalized awaiting more surgeries. It started with ...

"We love her like she's our daughter," he said of the dog. And yet, Ellie may be the reason Manteufel nearly died. Gravely ill, he lost parts of his arms and legs, as well as the skin of his nose ...

Greg Manteufel takes his dog Ellie from his wife Dawn Manteufel at their home in West Bend, Wisconsin. Picture: Carrie Antlfinger/AP. Greg Manteufel thought he was getting the flu in June of 2018.