Ocular larva migrans - an eye disease caused by parasitic worms found in dog droppings can cause serious eye damage to young children.
Animal waste can be a contributor to storm water pollution.
It contains disease-carrying bacteria and toxins that can increase the risk of viral infections, flu, and skin rashes for ocean swimmers near storm drain outlets. More than 10 million gallons of water containing fecal contaminants from human and animal sources, flows into neighborhood storm drains every day - even more when it rains. Dog feces and urine can result in lawn burn or dead patches. After a day of baking in the sun, the odor from dog feces can become offensive. It can ruin a good pair of shoes.