Are dogs are risk in terms of germs for newborn babies? ours dogs sleep inside our home and only walk around on our premises during the day. we take the dogs for walks once or twice a week in outdoor parks. is germs an issue?

Dog germs: Since dogs don’t wear shoes, they are likely to track in ordinary germs from the ground on their paws. Once the baby is crawling on the floor, it will be good to maintain reasonable floor cleanliness. The dogs should be trained not to lick the baby on the face, their mouths are not clean. If the dogs pick up fleas or ticks or have skin diseases, please discuss management with your veterinarian.

Source: Dogs are a source of germs and you should use extra precautions around your home, especially with a newborn. Newborns have immature immune systems and bacteria such as E Coli make cause illness. Watch hands and use hand sanitizer before handling the baby. Keep the floors and surfaces clean.