There are some aspects of being a pet parent that can be pretty divisive, with many of us in disagreement. One such issue is whether or not you should kiss your dog on their mouth or let them lick ...

In your mind, allowing your dog, cat, or other pet to kiss—OK, lick—you on the mouth may seem like a natural expression of affection. Your furry baby fills your life with love and joy; what’s a little ...

Letting your cat sleep in the bed, talking about your pet non-stop and canine kisses are some of the pet peeves on the list Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...

I've been reading your column for years, and it's one of my favorites. It's very interesting, and I always admire your good sense concerning dogs and also your expertise, but you disillusioned me when ...

Do you smooch your pooch? Lots of dog moms and dads do. After all, their mouth is cleaner than yours, right? Nope. Think about it -- what they eat, what they lick. Common sense tells you it’s a ...

Oct. 14, 2005 — -- Pet lovers can't get enough affection from their pooches. And if licking is loving, they get a lot of loving. But is it really safe to kiss a dog, considering where they often ...

In your mind, allowing your dog, cat, or other pet to kiss—OK, lick—you on the mouth may seem like a natural expression of affection. Your furry baby fills your life with love and joy; what’s a little ...