Your dog’s poop might be a dangerous source of bacterial superbugs. In a new study, researchers in China detail evidence that dogs experiencing diarrhea are commonly carrying multi-drug resistant ...

From unconditional love to Insta-worthy photos, dog ownership comes with an endless list of perks—but poop duty, alas, is not one of them. Unless your pup consistently does their business in your ...

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.

The main dog walk essentials are a dog collar, a dog leash and dog poop bags. Responsible dog owners should always be armed with a bag to clean up after their pets. Though scooping poop isn’t exactly ...

A study of 135 pet dogs with diarrhea showed more than half were sick with multidrug-resistant strains of E. coli. While the study didn’t set out to prove the frequency of spread or harm to humans, it ...

Dear Lucas: I have a particular neighbor who thinks it is OK to throw away dog poop bags in my trash can when the bins are at the street for pickup. I’m too shy to ask the person to stop, but I ...

If you throw your bagged dog poop into a neighbor's trash cart, there's a good chance you've made them mad — and probably committed a minor crime. Whoops. The big picture: The question we posed last ...

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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 ...

Celiac disease can cause diarrhea or constipation. Stools may be greasy, watery, or foul-smelling. The appearance of poop may depend on how much gluten a person consumes. Celiac disease is an ...

While dog excrement isn't something most of us spend a lot of time thinking about, some pet parents may have noticed that ...

A new viral video purports to show an individual flinging a large amount of dog poop directly onto their neighbor’s Chevy Suburban. The video is brief, and starts by showing the individual scooping up ...