Is dog slobber good for your health?
Researchers are now preparing a study seeking to confirm that dog slobber, by itself (and not just the psychological advantages of playing with and petting a dog), might provide human health benefits, such as relief from asthma, allergies and inflammation. Specialists from the University of Arizona and University of California San Diego point to existing evidence of the comparative healthiness of dog-owning families and suspect that canine saliva, like yogurt, may have unusual probiotic value.
Jaxson sure has lots of slobber. Hmmmm… maybe I can get Mr. Basketmaker to try it and see if it’s true? I’ll keep you posted…
* Above article from Southern Standard, McMinnville, Tenn., Sunday, March 29, 2015 • Chuck Shepherd’s column ‘News of the Weird’
Eric Taylor’s 2015 basket makers workshop in Tennessee… All participants will also receive their very own 6oz bottle of dog saliva, YUM!