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My dog licks faces with human skincare products. Is that dangerous?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 6 months and 18 days old | 15.3 lbs

My dog really enjoys licking people’s’ faces. If they have face products (serum, cream, gel) on, is that dangerous for my dog?

1 Answer

Most Helpful Answer

Published on May 3rd, 2018

Usually only small quantities are ingested and are not harmful at all. Occasional diarrhoea and vomiting episodes may be noticed, but should be self limiting.

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