My fiance is pregnant, yet she still lets her little dog lick her in the mouth. can this harm our unborn baby?
Overall, dogs do not pose any health risks for you and your developing baby while you are pregnant. The main concern is that large dogs might jump on your abdomen while you are lying down or sitting in a chair. The likelihood of any problem is extremely low, but if your dog is heavy and is in the habit of jumping on you, it would be best to begin training him not to do that. A second concern develops after the baby arrives. Young children are the most frequent victims of dog bites. Your child will be exploratory by nature and might poke, pull hair, or crawl up behind and startle dogs. Unfortunately, your child’s innocent exploration may elicit an involuntary response (i.e. snip or bite) from your dog. Here are some helpful tips to help create a safer and happier environment for you, your baby and your precious dog: * Identify habits of your dog that may be a problem when the new baby arrives, and begin re-training now. * Begin training your dog on the idea of a new baby in the house. P
