Birds Droppings

I have a bird feeder in my backyard, and my dogs often smell around the area where the birds leave droppings. Will ingestion of the droppings make my dogs ill?

- Nicole

Dear Nicole,

While bird droppings are not considered to be toxic or significantly harmful, they may contain bacteria or other organisms that cause gastrointestinal upset such as vomiting and diarrhea.

The bottom line? It's a good idea to discourage your dogs from munching on droppings, but should they manage to snag a few, there is no cause for major concern.

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