Have you ever heard the saying that a dog’s mouth is cleaner than a person’s? Contrary to popular belief, a dog’s mouth is not all that clean just ask your vet. Your vet or pet store associate can tell you that your Labrador’s mouth has just as much bacteria and germs as a human’s mouth. The only difference is that a Labrador’s mouth contains different bacteria than a human’s. Some experts say comparing a dog’s mouth to a human’s mouth is like comparing “apples to oranges.” So then, how clean is your Labrador’s mouth? It’s not that clean. Your dog likes to explore things by licking them or placing them in his mouth. Whenever you kiss your Labrador, you are kissing everything he has placed in his mouth. Some studies show that various bacteria in your dog’s mouth could actually contain gum disease causing organisms for humans. Ask your veterinarian Northwest Houston, TX for more details.