Is it okay to kiss your pet? What diseases can pets carry?
"Dogs and cats are major reservoirs of zoonotic infections ..."
"Kissing pets has also been linked to occasional zoonotic infections in pet owners."
"Pet ownership is at an all-time high, with a recent survey finding 69% of Australian households have at least one pet."
Australians spend an estimated A$33 billion every year on their pets.
https://theconversation.com/is-it-okay-to-kiss-your-pet-the-risk-of-animal-borne-diseases-is-small-but-real-210898
Bellingen residents choose to own an abundance of dogs and cats in the middle of a native wildlife hotspot. Pedestrians and staff of eateries regularly fumble on dog snouts. Dogs inside eateries often slobber over tables, but no one cares...
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