
10-06-2018, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by canyonblue
But they have no problem with animal feces in your yard? A germ called Campylobacter jejuni causes diarrhea, vomiting, and fever—and it can be spread via cat and dog poop. It is so bad that dog waste is considered an environmental pollutant. In 1991, it was labeled a non-point source pollutant by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), placing it in the same category as herbicides and insecticides; oil, grease and toxic chemicals; and acid drainage from abandoned mines. I guess people would have no problem if while out for a walk I dropped a "load" of used motor oil on their lawn.
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Campylobacter jujuni is one of the most common germs to affect humans. I am not promoting people allowing their pets to poop in anyone's yard.
Campylobacter jejuni - Wikipedia
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