Even though I’m definitely a cat
person, I like dogs, too. They’re loyal and playful, loving and spontaneous. But, aside
from puppy kisses, I have never been a fan of dog drool. Whether being sprayed
by a shaking dog’s slobber or licked as a friendly dog’s greeting, I almost
always have the same reaction – get me to a sink.
Don’t hate me for my
fastidiousness, though. It seems I could be compromising my health compared to the
likes of you who might share your ice cream cone with your favorite canine. Researchers
from the University of Arizona and the University of California-San Diego
suggest that canine saliva contains essential probiotics that can make
dog-owning families healthier than non-dog-owning (and, therefore, non-canine-saliva-exposed)
families. Apparently, a study is being readied to confirm these results, and to
better understand the link between contact with dog saliva and the reduction of
asthmatic, allergic and inflammatory symptoms.
So, go ahead and enjoy those
puppy kisses. And, I will, too . . . while I wait and hope for a similar kitty-kiss
study.
I just want you to know that my comment may not have much substance; however, this made me smile! So, thank you for that!
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