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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

You’d probably be horrified if a stranger licked your face on the subway. But if that stranger has four legs and a tail, suddenly it’s "adorable." Spoiler: Your pooch's mouth isn’t clean — it’s a ...

It seems harmless enough. You get nose to nose with your dog and talk to it as it laps at your mouth and cheeks with its tongue, or you come home from work and bring your lips to your dog’s in a ...