No, I'm not missing the point - I have kids and although they have good hygiene, they don't always wash their hands. In the States though, people are crazy - I'

No, I'm not missing the point - I have kids and although they have good hygiene, they don't always wash their hands. In the States though, people are crazy - I've see tons of videos of cat licking people's mouth (right after they wiped their ass clean), sleeping in their beds, and same applies to dogs. Caution is good. In fact, if you read The Longevity Project book, the conclusions are clear - overoptimistic and non-cautious people live less. Also, the myth that living with pets increases lifespan is also busted.