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To politely warn them about this?

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Molotov · 08/04/2015 20:05

We have an old dog who doesn't like walking anymore and so is content to get her exercise/toilet in our back garden. She is flea treated monthly and wormed 8-weekly.

Two neighbours have 6 cats between them and foxes also roam our area.

Yesterday, I cleaned up some poo that looked like it had tapeworm or worm larvae in it (gross!). I immediately retreated our dog with flea/worming medicine.

I've just been out and picked up more dog poo and then noticed a much smaller poo with the same worm/larve stuff in it. I think now maybe a cat or fox has fouled in our garden (I think perhaps a cat because it looks like cat poo, not the usual black fox poo).

WIBU if I posted a note to my neighbours (or text the other neighbour: I don't have the others number) to politely warn them what I've found, and ask them to check their cat's litter, in the interest of their cat's safety? I don't want to accuse them of anything as I don't even know if it's definitely cats/their cats. But likewise, I do not want worm-infested poo in my garden where my children play and don't want to keep cleaning it up? (It happened before last autumn and I said nothing).

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MrsFlannel · 08/04/2015 20:35

YANBU. I am a cat owner and would be pleased with that information...well not pleased but you know what I mean!

NeedsAsockamnesty · 08/04/2015 20:36

Yanbu

I'm a cat owner and would hate to think my cats needed treatment and I had failed to notice the heads up would be most welcome

LittleRedDinosaur · 08/04/2015 20:42

Agree but where was the poo? Do cats not bury theirs? (don't know lots about cat poo)

Molotov · 08/04/2015 21:02

Ah, okay, thanks for answering all Smile I'll write a tactful note warning them to be vigilant.

FWIW, the offending poo was done in long grass - it's shot up over the last week so making perfect conditions! I plan to cut it tomorrow and sprinkle some natural cat deterrent along the borders.

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Minerves · 08/04/2015 21:06

I'd want to know even if it turned out my cats were ok because if the cats not using s litterbox I mogjt never know there was a problem and would really appreciate the info!!

MrsFlannel · 08/04/2015 21:37

Dinosaur not really...they sort of aim a few back kicks of earth at them but mostly miss or just dust them. Mine are litter trained but I've seen how they do it as my garden has a lot of visiting cats.

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