Is it ever safe to pet stray dogs? Experts weigh in on viral debate
Newsweek: Shanina Knighton, adjunct associate professor at Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, cautioned against petting stray animals due to potential health risks. Strays can carry bacteria, parasites and diseases, including rabies, and their fur “may also harbor toxins from unsanitary environments. Even minor cuts on your hands increase the risk of infection.”
