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Are guide dogs and other service animals held to a higher standard when it comes to cleanliness?

Asked by AstroChuck (37609points) September 17th, 2009 from iPhone

Health codes prevent people from bringing their pets into places that serve food, the only exception being for service animals. Since germs don’t discriminate, how are the health concerns addressed? Is there a legal requirement that these animals be bathed often? Or since they are trained to lay quietly at the feet of their master does the state just figure that the health risks are minimal?

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