This article offers a good reminder of the importance of removing dog and cat feces from yards, parks and trails to avoid potential infections and to keep updated on preventatives.
Dog and cat feces left in neighborhoods, dog parks and forests can spread life-threatening parasites and viruses to other dogs and cats as well as wild animals and people” – Julia Wuerz, DVM
Source: The Washington Post, February 4, 2024. Link.
INSIGHTS: Waste left to wash into the soil can spread life-threatening parasites, so disposing of it properly is key.