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Perils of pet poop – so much more than just unsightly and smelly, it can spread disease

  • Written by Julia Wuerz, Clinical Assistant Professor of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida
imageResponsible pet owners are on diligent poop patrol.Hannah Sussman, CC BY-ND

Have you ever been out on a walk and as you take that next step, you feel the slippery squish of poop under your foot?

It’s not just gross. Beyond the mess and the smell, it’s potentially infectious. That’s why signs reminding pet owners to “curb your...

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