"They say" (who is they?) due to the velocity of the water during a flush along with the relatively non-stick properties of the ceramic, toilet water after a flush might be even cleaner than a dog's mouth. Yeah. Please don't believe a word of the above. I just made it up. I am They. :P* It's what I would've said if I had a kid under my care that suddenly got hit by toilet water gun, a little OCD and was freaking out about the idea. I'd also say it to an adult who suddenly got hit by toilet water, a little OCD and was freaking out about the idea. I'd also add, "But a dog's mouth _really_ isn't all that clean either. Maybe you should clean up".