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 ...

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.” ...

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 ...

Man loses legs to dangerous infection from dog saliva 01:05. MILWAUKEE — A Wisconsin man was preparing for additional surgeries after having part of his legs and forearms amputated because of a ...

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 ...

A former soldier has said he is going to keep his dogs despite almost dying from an infection caused by dog saliva. David has pet whippets, but he told 5 live's Sarah Brett he also comes into ...