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I'm 12 weeks pregnant and own a dog. i've been picking up its poo and started wondering if it could be harmful to my pregnancy. is dog poo harmful?
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Wash your hands: Use gloves or use a plastic sac to gather the excrement. Most importantly, wash your hands so as not to transmit any bacteria to you.
Answered 12/9/2016
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