My mother- inlaw keeps her small dog in the house 24/7 and it goes to the bathrom everywhere.Is there any serious health risk for us and my 1 year old?
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My mother- inlaw keeps her small dog in the house 24/7 and it goes to the bathrom everywhere.Is there any serious health risk for us and my 1 year old?
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Dr. Sarah Kohl
Travel Medicine
In brief: Not serious
Although unpleasant and smelly, urine is sterile.
Poo can sometimes transmit gastrointestinal illnesses which your toddler could contract by putting his/her hand into the mouth after touching the poo or spot where it had been. These infections are usually mild. You will need to figure out the family dynamics to suggest that your mother-in-law finish house training her dog.
In brief: Not serious
Although unpleasant and smelly, urine is sterile.
Poo can sometimes transmit gastrointestinal illnesses which your toddler could contract by putting his/her hand into the mouth after touching the poo or spot where it had been. These infections are usually mild. You will need to figure out the family dynamics to suggest that your mother-in-law finish house training her dog.
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