Your dog's turds may be more harmful to the great outdoors than you thought. That's the conclusion of a new report from scientists in Belgium on the environmental impact of urine and feces from dogs.

Ruh roh. Dog poop and pee can have major effects on the environment, a new study found. Getty Images/iStockphoto Your dog may appear adorable, but Fido could be devastating the environment. Pups doing ...

(NEXSTAR) – Dog owners know the signs well. They usually feature a cartoon illustration of a dog in a circle, crossed out. The accompanying text can be direct (“no dog pee”) or passive aggressive (“be ...

Dogs relieving themselves in nature are overfertilizing complex environments, a study suggested. The contamination can knock the environment out of balance, favoring one plant over others. Dog owners ...

Source: By Rick Kimpel - Flickr: Parker the Marker, CC BY-SA 2.0. Wikimedia I’ve spent many years researching and thinking about the ethical contours of human-dog relationships, especially the ...

Has your dog or cat been having random "accidents" (peeing or pooping) around the house? You should check in with your veterinarian as this behavior can be a sign of a health condition. But it's ...

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