Puppy kisses can be a sweet sign of love from your canine, but only if you don’t think too hard about it – dog’s mouths contain more than 600 different types of bacteria.
We certainly don’t walk up to other humans and lick them on the chin to tell them we love them, but there’s a lot about dogs that differs from humans. Dogs have far superior senses of smell and hearing, for example.
Ever wonder what your dog is trying to tell you when they lick you, themselves or random household objects? Here's what an expert had to say.
Why do dogs lick your feet?
When dogs lick your feet or hands, it’s because they’re curious – they’re trying to get more information from you. Though they have fewer taste buds than humans, their tongues are still powerful tools for exploring and understanding their surroundings. Licking a part of your body that has a lot of scent glands helps them make sense of you, says Dr. Rebecca Greeinstein, veterinary medical advisor for Rover.
