Learn about licking wounds, including causes, risks, and prevention tips to ensure your dog stays healthy and heals properly.

An 83-year-old woman in the UK died after a dog licked her leg. Doctors weigh in on when a dog's affectionate lick could turn ...

A dog’s unwavering love of his or her owner is usually one of the best aspects of dog ownership, unlike most cats who pick ...

An itchy pet is a miserable one — and for their humans, it’s often heartbreaking to watch them constantly scratch, lick, or ...

I thought dog saliva contained an antiseptic that made licking beneficial. A: Dogs lick their wounds because it soothes them, just as it soothes us when we rub a sore hand or arm.

I thought dog saliva contained an antiseptic that made licking beneficial. A: Dogs lick their wounds because it soothes them, just as it soothes us when we rub a sore hand or arm.

A WOMAN died from an infection caused by her granddaughter’s dog licking a wound on her leg, a court has heard. June Baxter, ...

Consider Your Dog’s Smooching Style When it comes to determining how “bad” it is for your dog to lick your face, think about the way your dog expresses affection.

According to the Milwaukee Patch, Greg Manteufel contracted Capnocytophaga canimorsus, a bacteria found in dog saliva that can cause sepsis. The blood infection spread quickly and resulted in ...