Dear Cathy: My neighbor has her maid drop her dogs' poop over her fence, loose in our shared alley. The pile of poop is quite large. For those of us who use the alley to walk, it's unpleasant. I ...

If you throw your bagged dog poop into a neighbor's trash cart, there's a good chance you've made them mad — perhaps enough to get a tongue lashing or worse: a reciprocal bag on your doorsteps. Why it ...

Clean up after their pets, as neglecting this duty can harm public health and may lead to fines of $110 for violations.

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Have you ever been out on a walk and as you take that next step, you feel ...

Manhattan, KS / / September 11, 2025 / Poo Squad The Health Risks Hiding in Plain Sight Dog poop is more than an eyesore.

We love our dogs, and they can practically do no wrong — that is, until they have an "accident" inside. The sight of dog poop on the carpet can certainly make your stomach sink and your nose crinkly.

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.

It’s not uncommon for a dog to sniff around a yard, come across a pile of poop, and gobble it up. Or even to eat its own poop. It might sound quite disgusting, but lots of dogs will eat poop at some ...

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