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Nabuquduriuzhur said, about 10 hours ago
listerine…
Llewellenbruce said, about 10 hours ago
Nelson always thinks about himself first it seems.
Jo Clear said, about 9 hours ago
The dog is listening, dont hurt his feelings Granma…
edclectic said, about 9 hours ago
Opal, there are way more germs in your mouth than Roscoe’s.
Linux0s said, about 6 hours ago
Dr. Oz probably never covered this.
clucky said, about 5 hours ago
May build-up UR immune system ?
mkahn said, about 3 hours ago
@Llewellenbruce
He’s El Numero Uno
Citizen GROG!
said, about 3 hours ago
Scope it out.
DavidHuieGreen said, about 2 hours ago
Remember how Lucy always threw a fit whenever Snoopy kissed/licked her?
ArfArf88 said, about 2 hours ago
Roscoe doesn’t look too smart a dog does he?
magicwalnut said, about 2 hours ago
What did she do, tongue him?…on her lips maybe…
sundogusa said, about 2 hours ago
Child logic!
route66paul said, about 2 hours ago
If you pick up after Roscoe, he wouldn’t eat it.
ewalnut said, about 1 hour ago
Check the wikipedia entry for “wound licking.”
“Saliva contains many compounds that are antibacterial or promote healing. The enzymes lysozyme and peroxidase, lactoferrin, defensins, cystatins and an antibody, IgA, are all antibacterial. Thrombospondin and some other components are antiviral…”
lightenup
said, about 1 hour ago
@edclectic
That’s an urban legend, and unprovable. However, several people have gotten serious infections from their pets licking their wounds, so I would never recommend it.