For humans, feces are last on the list of things we’d place near our mouth. In the animal world, that reaction does not ...

It is every pet owner’s worst nightmare: their beloved furry friend going missing. In 2025, a dog named Ziggy made a break ...

Nobody looks forward to scooping poop, but your dog’s daily deposit holds more information than you might think. That humble pile in the grass holds clues about digestion, diet, hydration, and even ...

Dog poop is more than an eyesore. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each gram of dog feces can carry up to 23 million bacteria, including E. coli, Salmonella, and ...

If you own a dog, your yard probably has landmines. But beyond being an eyesore (and a shoe hazard), dog poop can be surprisingly destructive to gardens and lawns. It’s not the nutrient boost most ...

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 ...